Advocacy for Inclusion - Incorporating PWDACT

Are you a wheelchair accessible taxi user with experience across different vehicle types? AFI is seeking a knowledgeable WATS user for a paid project to help develop a consumer scorecard on comfort & safety. Email info@advocacyforinclusion.org with “WATS project”. #disability

If your child is not getting the support they need at school, knowing where to start can be hard. Our new resource brings together practical information on rights, adjustments, meetings, complaints and support. buff.ly/bQUmXVW

New in the Canberra Disability Review: editorial analysis, an interview with Molly Saunders, and Brian Cooper on assessment tools and hidden bias. A timely look at what current disability reforms may mean for people with disability. buff.ly/yQ7piGD

AFI has released a new position paper on the wellbeing and social support needs of long-stay hospital patients in the ACT. National standards already support whole-person care, but practice is falling short. Read the paper on our website: buff.ly/zoMfofo

If you have attended an event either online, in person, or hybrid - has there been a barrier to you participating fully? What would you want event organisers to know to make an event accessible to you?

Have a story, poem, photos, audio, research, or artwork to share? Pitch it to CDR: buff.ly/hwEf6EX

AFI has lodged a submission on proposed changes to the definition of " #NDIS provider” We support stronger safety and integrity but warn the approach could unintentionally restrict safe selfdirection and capture peer and community supports Full submission: buff.ly/UozHEXZ

AFI @ACTShelter @ACTCOSS welcome the ACT Ombudsman’s report on Housing ACT modifications. It highlights delays and poor communication leaving tenants in unsafe conditions. We want the recommendations implemented fully and transparently. buff.ly/jUjFFO3

AFI, WWDACT and ACT DSID have made a joint submission calling for real investment in inclusive education. Schools cannot meet rising needs without proper staffing, accessible environments and clear reporting. Every child deserves to learn and thrive. buff.ly/HQArmZG

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Canberra Disability Review (CDR) is a quarterly online magazine amplifying what matters to people with disability in the ACT. Browse all editions: buff.ly/a58xV6u

We have written and lodged a submission on the reform of the National Disability Advocacy Program. Independent advocacy matters. It helps people be heard, challenge decisions and stay safe. Reform must strengthen it, not weaken it. Read more: buff.ly/uEdyySM #disability

Safeguarding is not just about regulation. It is about power, prevention and human rights. AFI’s latest submission argues independent advocacy is itself a safeguard, particularly for people under guardianship. Read: buff.ly/SQ31HEo #disability #NDIS

AFI has lodged a submission to the National #Disability Safeguards Consultation. Safeguarding must go beyond compliance. Independent advocacy is a core safeguard, especially for people under guardianship or in congregate settings. Read more: buff.ly/SQ31HEo

Our Welcoming Community Project is building peer connection and confidence for people who are isolated or outside the NDIS. Community inclusion starts with belonging and trusted relationships. Register your interest buff.ly/0qcnTif

Canberra Disability Review (CDR) is a quarterly online magazine amplifying what matters to people with disability in the ACT. Browse all editions: buff.ly/a58xV6u

CDR shares lived experience, challenges injustice, and sparks change-making conversations in the ACT. Start reading: buff.ly/a58xV6u

Join EAC’s community forum on the proposed new NDIS planning rules. 📅 27 Feb | 2-3:30pm AEDT | Online Hear from Muriel Cummins + expert panellists Naomi Anderson, Belinda Kochanowska + Matthew Hall. Register: buff.ly/P1EecrQ #ProtectOurNDIS

If you have an #NDIS plan, this matters! Government is proposing new assessment & budget rules and we see serious risks. We want to hear from you about NDIS planning or reassessment. Send your thoughts on changes by 27 Contact us or comment below ⬇️ buff.ly/cm1QfoB

People can now identify their #disability, access needs for care on their Digital Health Record | Region Canberra buff.ly/oZUdIKD?