Mary Sayers
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Mary Sayers
@maryjsayers
(she/her) Principal at SAID Consulting, Building Better Homes Campaign Director, Summer Foundation- views my own
Melbourne, Victoria Inscrit le Kasım 2014
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This is so important, and NSW and WA governments must sign on, the are the only states and territories in Australia that haven't done so yet @BetterHomesAus
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It was an absolute pleasure to work on the NDIS Review for better outcomes for children and young people with the NDIS Review Panel, @LozzieGill, Luke Turner and the team at @pmc_gov_au.
See full report ndisreview.gov.au/resources/repo…
See the supporting analysis ndisreview.gov.au/resources/repo…
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So pleased to be at the book launch of the birth #NDIS - we stand on the shoulders of giants for this wonderful social policy transformation - picture with @NDISDeane, Leah Van Poppel, Rhonda Gallbally and Bronwyn Morkam 👏👏👏

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I couldn’t make it to the final hearing but I was pleased to be able to provide evidence at the @DRC_AU when I was CEO of @CydaAu. The injustice in the way our society treats people with disability must end #EndSegregation now!! abc.net.au/news/2023-09-1…
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Just finished #Deadloch. What a show. Loved every minute of it.
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@VCOSS @EmmaKingVic Congratulations @EmmaKingVic on all you achieved in your 10 years at @VCOSS and look forward to hearing of your next steps!
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Our CEO @EmmaKingVic is stepping down after 10 years at the helm.
Emma has led VCOSS since July 2013, and will continue in the role until early September.
Read a full statement from the VCOSS Board. ⤵️
vcoss.org.au/vcoss-organisa…
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The definition of ‘reasonable and necessary’ is too broad and confusing. And, inconsistent in how they are used and applied. #NDIS
How you would define reasonable and necessary?
#NDISReview #HaveYourSay
ndisreview.gov.au/resources/repo…
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@MB_Morriss @BenGauntlettDDC @AusHumanRights Congrats @BenGauntlettDDC I really have enjoyed working with you and best of luck for your future endeavours
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The #NDISReview and @CydaAu are running a series of online discussions where you can have your say about the #NDIS
If you are a young person with disability aged 15-29 years register here surveymonkey.com/r/SOCIALS15-29
More info can be found through @CydaAu
cyda.org.au/advocacy/ndis-…
CYDA@CydaAu
Are you a young person with disability aged 15-29 years? Would you like to be part of the #NDISReview? We are running a series of *paid* online discussion groups where you can have your say about the #NDIS. More info here: surveymonkey.com/r/SOCIALS15-29
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Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disability aged 9-14 years? Would you like to be part of the #NDISReview?
We are running a series of *paid* 💰 online group discussions where you can have your say about the #NDIS.
More info here: surveymonkey.com/r/SOCIALS9-14

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The Early Childhood workshop was an opportunity for the #NDISReview Panel to hear directly from people with disability and from their families about early childhood and the #NDIS.
You can watch the full video and read about the workshop at our website.
ndisreview.gov.au/news/early-chi…
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Great summary @drhdickinson of Press Club speech by @billshortenmp @NdisReview theconversation.com/the-ndis-is-se… via @ConversationEDU
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It is critical for people with disability, participants and their families to have their say in the #NDISReview. It is their lived experience that will inform the Review's recommendations. #NDIS
ndisreview.gov.au/have-your-say
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The prevalence and impact of child maltreatment in Australia: findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study - brief report apo.org.au/node/322153
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We are focussed on hearing directly from people with disability and their families. We recently held a workshop focussed on early childhood and the transition through to school. Read about our objectives, outcomes and the key themes that emerged.
ndisreview.gov.au/news/early-chi…

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a forum hosted by the @ndisreview. People coming together invested in the future of the NDIS. Loved the opportunity and with the guidance of the review team and participants, we will strive to make the NDIS experience better!
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“448. Considering the totality of the evidence and considering a human rights approach that protects, respects and fulfils a person’s rights, we submit there is a case for ending segregated employment for people with disability.” #DisabilityRC disability.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/p…
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(If you are a young person with disability or a parent and/or caregiver of an older child, please stay tuned, as we are running more sessions soon.) cyda.org.au/resources/deta…
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