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| Australian Human Rights Commission 2010/11 Annual Report |
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| The Australian Human Rights Commission Annual Report was tabled in Federal Parliament 1 November 2011. Read more |
| Disability Council Priorities |
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Council’s current priority issues are:
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Chair's Introduction by Cain Beckett |
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Welcom e to the November edition of i-Contact for the NSW Disability Council.
This month six of our current Council members come to the end of their four year appointments. Whilst it may be that some of the Council members rejoin us in 2012 for a further term, on behalf of the Council I would like to thank:
- Denise Beckwith;
- James Condren;
- Laurice Grovenor;
- Sylvana Mahmic;
- Tish Peiris; and
- Sally Robinson
for the significant contribution that they have made to the disability policy debate, representing the views of people with disability, their families, and carers during their term as Council members. | |
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Historic decision delivers pay rise for social and community workers |
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Prime Minister Julia Gillard recently announced the Government was prepared to provide over $2 billion to deliver an historic pay rise to 150,000 of Australia’s lowest paid workers in the social and community services sector - the vast majority of them women.
This is an important step on the road to closing the long-standing pay gap between men and women and delivering fairness to the workplace. | |
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2011 National Disability Awards recognise outstanding achievements |
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Nine outstanding individuals and organisations were honoured for their work to improve the lives of people with disability at the annual National Disability Awards on 22nd November, 2011.
Speaking at a special gala dinner in Canberra, the Prime Minister said the awards recognised outstanding Australians who have made a real difference to the lives of people with disabilities.
The calibre of both the finalists and winners highlights just how hard Australians are working to raise awareness and support for people with disability. | |
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Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign news |
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More than 100 suburban and regional events will be held across NSW as part of the NSW Government’s Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign to celebrate the diversity and achievements of people with a disability.
NSW Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance said the theme for this year’s campaign was technology and independence.
“Social networking is increasingly helping people with a disability to connect and overcome isolation and be independent,” Mr Constance said.
“It is also enabling them to access the right services to meet their specific needs, remain informed and have a say in the way disability services are delivered.”
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Disability Council Member's Corner |
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A rural  perspective, By Lauri Grovenor
Lauri, a Counsellor, is an active and dedicated advocate for people who are blind or vision impaired in rural and regional areas living in Southern NSW. She is a Guide Dog user and the founder of the Rural Disability Network, a rural advisor for the Women with Disability Australia Network, Board Director for Blind Citizens Australia and has been a Disability Council NSW member since 2007.
40 years ago, when I lost my useful sight, I became forcefully aware of what it is to have a disability in a rural area. | |
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Don't DIS my ABILITY ambassadors announced |
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 NSW Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has announced that the achievements and experiences of 15 ambassadors will help drive the State Government's Don't DIS My ABILITY campaign.
“The campaign has been designed to celebrate the diversity and achievements of people with a disability and will culminate in the United Nation's International Day of People with a Disability in December,” Mr Constance said.
“The ambassadors, who come from a range of backgrounds including the arts, business, sport, volunteering and teaching, will be sharing their stories to help generate awareness about people living with a disability and what is possible.” | |
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Wheelchair tennis tournament coming to Sydney CBD |
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 Elite tennis players from around Australia will descend on the brand new Prince Alfred Park courts in Surry Hills next month for the inaugural Metropolitan Open Wheelchair Tennis Tournament.
The International Tennis Federation-sanctioned tournament is the first of its kind to be held in the Sydney CBD and comes after the five international standard outdoor tennis courts were recently upgraded to include wheelchair accessibility.
The Wheelchair Sports NSW Metropolitan Open will be held from December 2 to 4 and will coincide with International Day of People with a Disability on December 3. | |
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Upcoming Events |
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Premier's Gala concerts 6 and 7 December 2011 | |
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Inclusive technologies & learning disability 7 - 9 December 2011
in education & employment conference
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About the Disability Council NSW |
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The Disability Council of NSW is the official advisory body to the State Government on disability matters. We also provide advice to the Commonwealth on the effect of national policy at a State level.
We seek to provide best quality advice to Government and promote a positive vision of the future for all people with disability.
For us that means working with others to achieve a socially just community in which Government policy and practice reflect the lives and experiences of people with disability as individuals, family members and participants with many roles in a broad range of diverse settings. At all times we strive to remain mindful of the rights of people with disability, respecting their choices, celebrating their diversity and valuing their contributions.
Our role is clearly set out by an Act of Parliament, The Community Welfare Act of 1987. We have three duties as a result of that Act. They are:
• To advise Government on disability matters;
• To raise community awareness about people with disability and their aspirations; and
• To promote participation by people with disability.
We are committed to building and sustaining partnerships across sectors around a shared purpose. It is our hope that you will feel encouraged by our goals and will want to work with us as we organise to achieve them.
Contact Details of the Disability Council of NSW:
Disability Council of NSW
L19, 323 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
Tel/TTY: (02) 8217-2800
Fax: (02) 8217-2899
Email: DisabilityCouncil@facs.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au |
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