“Isolation is one of the strongest predictors of abuse and neglect” Dr Jeffrey Chan. #NDISCommission

“We must respect, protect and fulfil human rights”. Dr Jeffrey Chan #PBS #COP #Adelaide #KeyHumanRightsConcepts

There most vulnerable groups/key predictors of restrictive practises . 1. Young people with autism 2. People with ID and mental illness 3. People with severe communication support needs. Dr Jeffrey Chan #PBS

Need an accessible place to stay after fleeing the #NSWFires? We ask about accessibility needs when matching you. The Accessible Group is also gathering a list of wheelchair accessible emergency housing on their Facebook group. Check it out here: facebook.com/groups/accessi…

Bushfires, Disability and NDIS info and ressources linkedin.com/pulse/bushfire… via LinkedIn

Sam Translates: NDIS Joint Standing Committee recommendations linkedin.com/pulse/sam-tran… via LinkedIn

If you're in SA, and self isolating (like really) you're welcome to join this group on Facebook to share resources, info and morale! (don't forget to answer the questions) facebook.com/groups/SelfIso…

Reagan and Declan Cooper miss their Dad, Garry, who is their primary carer. The father of five, disability advocate and Adelaide Crows member is heavily sedated in hospital with unknown brain injuries after a motorcyle accident. His family need help... adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-aus…

1. We need a priority, protected testing unit/time for pre-op covid testing. Bloody outrageous that people needing urgent surgeries need to line up with symptomatic and close contacts. #SouthAustralia Stephen Wade SA Health #Covid19 1/3

2. 12+ should be allowed to access boosters, now. And prioritise those teens with disability/chronic health conditions. #SouthAustralia Stephen Wade SA Health #Covid19 2/3

3. We need to urgently bump up the home vax and testing programs for our most medically vulnerable Australians with disability. We can't get testing or vaccinations at individual homes for homebound for love nor money. #SouthAustralia Stephen Wade SA Health #Covid19 3/3

The fact killer carer Rosa Maria Maione is about to be sentenced, for the manslaughter of Annie Smith, in a court room that is wheelchair inaccessible says a lot about the circumstances and context of this case. #auslaw #truecrime

Can our SA-based colleagues please share this and encourage young people with disability from migrant and refugee backgrounds to consider being involved in our study? They have an important and little-heard perspective to share... South Australian Council of Social Service The Growing Space Founder JFA Purple Orange Nat Cook MP

Sam Translates: NDIS Act Changes 2022 linkedin.com/pulse/sam-tran…

We are so excited to be launching our Learning Team tonight! Here's a sneak preview of our promo video. fb.watch/cOSlQQ1MOi/ Shhh.... (check out our e-learning courses, made by disabled people and families, for disabled people and families at learning.thegrowingspace.com.au) #TGSLTeam

Attn wheelchair users: I'm excited to announce a new upgrade! Your wheelchair now comes equipped with a turbo potato button. Just push it and the obstacles to a good life, like Mark Latham and dog poops, in your way (is there a difference?) will instantly turn into a potato.