Media Releases
August 2020
The NDIA and Victorian Government must prioritise people with disability so they do not suffer in Stage 4 lockdowns
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August 2020
Article: Governments urged to prioritise Victorians with disability during second COVID wave Advocates warn of "tragic outcomes" if proper planning is not undertaken
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August 2020
Podcast: Students with disability during COVID-19 - Advocacy for Inclusion
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Media Releases
August 2020
No plan, no voice, clumsy solutions for children and young people with disability through COVID 19
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September 2020
Open letter to Victorian participants about COVID-19 supports
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Media Releases
September 2020
Open letter to the Attorney-General The Hon. Christian Porter MP
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September 2020
Media: Students with disabilities could be disadvantaged if HECS loans are removed from failing students
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Media Releases
September 2020
Privacy concerns a stumbling block for Disability Royal Commission submissions
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September 2020
Media: Time for change in disability support
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October 2020
Joint media statement: Australia is failing students with disability, evidence to the Royal Commission will show
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October 2020
Media: Disability Royal Commission and CYDA in the media
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October 2020
A horrific playground incident: how one school failed its students
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November 2020
Media: Access to the NDIS
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November 2020
Media Statement: Victoria pulls the first lever on delivering inclusive education
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November 2020
LivedX 1: Tim Lachlan - Developing Confidence in Yourself and Your Abilities LivedX 2020 (Auslan)
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