Fleur Smith

#AppliedResearch has #RealWorld impact. Our research identified targeted #SystemStrengthening actions to improve outcomes for children with #DevelopmentalDisabilities in Fiji. 👀 at our paper t.ly/CBL1d @UniMelbMDHS @FrankHiltonOrg @AusAID @IJERPH_MDPI

Privileged to attend #icbd2023 in Chile, joining global colleagues to accelerate action on birth defects & disability & present work by @NossalInstitute & @FrankHiltonOrg on barriers faced by children with disability in #Fiji to accessing supports

No consultation on new NDIS Assistive Tech policy so OT's signed up for Weds national NDIA briefing. Which was delivered from a bus-stop, then aboard, a PUBLIC BUS? Barely coherent. Still concerns questions+ @ndisceo @billshortenmp @SenatorJordon @EveryAustralian @PWDAustralia

Children are key to breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty & disadvantage. If Australia genuinely wants to step-up in the Pacific, we must make children’s rights & wellbeing a policy priority. Read our policy brief here: acfid.asn.au/content/federa…

People with disabilities are being left behind. Sign the @ADDCnews petition to stop the cuts to the Australian Aid Program’s disability budget. @CBMAustralia @wespryor_ @alxrbnson @FleurSmi @ausglobalhealth @DisabilityHlth @bmcpake @mdi_unimelb #HealthEquity #HealthForAll

There are 240 million children globally with disabilities. To address their needs @FleurSmi & @nukhbazia discuss #PediatricRehabilitation Read More ow.ly/Ch4v50GWc6y #IDPwD #InclusiveAccessible @mdi_unimelb @unimelbMSPGH @miraclefeet @HI_UnitedStates @IDPwD @ADDCnews

@Kavanagh_AM @D_JervisBardy Tbh I’m not even sure there is data on this. Wld be good to survey. Many allied health deregistered or never registered once the audit process was brought in, only see self/plan managed clients. Many support workers not registered. Point is lots not captured by NDIA data

@FleurSmi @D_JervisBardy Fleur I’m not sure this is true. Where’s the data supporting this claim. There are some who won’t but imam not sure it is the majority.

There are now 44 cases linked to the disability sector in Canberra, and providers are being stretched to - and at times, beyond - capacity with so many support workers in isolation. canberratimes.com.au/story/7432621/…

@Kavanagh_AM @D_JervisBardy Most disability service providers are not registered so will not be included in NDIS stats. Unregistered providers also do not receive comms from NDIS or safeguards comm re vaccine (or anything else for that matter)

@D_JervisBardy Bad. Why are so few participants and workers on the government's dashboard? Something serious is happening in NSW too. Where are your figures from?

Fears vulnerable people on NDIS will be left unvaccinated when NSW reopens #Echobox=1631727612" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theguardian.com/australia-news…

@dougie_herd @EveryAustralian @JoshFrydenberg @lindareynoldswa Yep that thought occurred to me too 🙄

Am I the only one to have this thought? Maybe the $2.4 Billion public money squandered on a submarine contract Australia did/does not need or want could have helped reduced the so-called #NDIS blowout. @EveryAustralian @JoshFrydenberg @lindareynoldswa

@aishamae @theage Except that we didn’t vaccinate the vulnerable while we had time. Vaccinations for people with disability and indigenous communities must be actively prioritised

My piece for the @theage today: Thank you Victoria, for everything theage.com.au/national/victo… #CovidVic

Let's break down the barriers that keep us apart. #WeThe15

Paralympics introduce new ‘NDIS’ sport where contestants must jump through endless hoops to qualify chaser.com.au/sport/paralymp…

There are 14 Covid cases in ACT disability care. canberratimes.com.au/story/7396742/…

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"Trying to get vaccinated as a severely disabled person is a really really REALLY hard" - @jeshyr Join Ricky - Take Action Now 👉 Sign & Share this petition to @BradHazzard & @GregHuntMP Make sure disabled people can access #COVID19 vaccines easily! change.org/p/brad-hazzard…

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We've launched a live translation service of the daily NSW government COVID-19 press conference in languages other than English to provide communities with access to critical health messages! sbs.com.au/news/sbs-is-no…

So excited to be co-leading a Global Initiative on #StrengtheningHealthSystems for #Rehabilitation. mspgh.unimelb.edu.au/centres-instit… @RelabHS @HopkinsINJURIES @physiopedia @HI_UnitedStates @UCPWheels @miraclefeet @BMcPAKE @alxrbnson @wespryor_ @UniMelbMDHS

Save Our #NDIS. I had nothing to do with making this video but I agree with it 100%. Thanks @criprights & bolshy divas. Retweet it everyone. @EveryAustralian @PWDAustralia @FPDNAus @NEDA_PeakBody @WWDA_AU @WWDACT #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs youtu.be/_RnbeVymAlo