Category Archives: Accommodation

Case Study – Disability : Mother’s prayer for a helping hand

Posted on 30 May 2012 by

Date: 09/05/12 Author: Stephen Lunn Source: The Australian, p. 4 Synopsis:    Gloria Bearne, one of hundreds of thousands of Australians desperate for a National Disability Insurance Scheme, lies awake most nights worrying about what will happen to her son if … Continue reading →

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Placing mentally disabled in personal care homes violates law, report says

Posted on 27 March 2012 by

Date: Mar 19, 2012 Source: www.kentucky.com Reporter: Valarie Honeycutt Spears and Beth Musgrave Article Link: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/03/19/2117925/placing-mentally-disabled-in-personal.html#storylink=cpy Synopsis:  FRANKFORT — Kentucky Protection and Advocacy, an independent state agency that protects and promotes the rights of people with disabilities says the continued … Continue reading →

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Disability advocate used pain to help others

Posted on 26 March 2012 by

Date: 23/02/2012 Reporter: Jim Simpson Source: Sydney Morning Herald – Article link:  http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/disability-advocate-used-pain-to-help-others-20120222-1tnyu.html Synopsis:    Kim Walker had a traumatic and institutionalised childhood  but turned her deprivation to the benefit of other by becoming a leading advocate for the rights of … Continue reading →

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Public Advocate says 1000 disabled South Australians need help

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 01/03/2012 Source: Adelaide Now Article Link: http://http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/public-advocate-says-1000-disabled-south-australians-need-help/story-e6frea83-1226286222552 Synopsis: Public Advocate John Brayley reported his annual report to State Parliament recently providing an overview of issues affecting the disability, mental health, aged care and guardianship sectors. Dr Brayley said that … Continue reading →

Posted in Accommodation, Advocate, Disability, Independent Living, Mental health, Restrictive practice, SA, Substitute decision making, Support | Leave a comment

Housing for the disabled (newspaper article title)

Posted on 8 February 2012 by

Date: 30/01/2012 Reporter: no byline Source: The Gladstone Observer Synopsis: Two purpose-built houses are being constructed in west Gladstone for residents with disabilities. Endeavour Foundation is undertaking the build, funded by the State and Federal Governments. Once complete, the houses … Continue reading →

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New disability housing project gets underway in Cairns

Posted on 16 January 2012 by

Date: 22/12/2011 Source: Media release from the Honourable Curtis Pitt, Minister for Disability Services, Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Synopsis: Construction has commenced on a new housing project south of Cairns which will give three people … Continue reading →

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Shocking abuse and neglect revealed in boarding houses across NSW

Posted on 26 September 2011 by

Date: 17/08/2011 Reporter: Adele Horin Source: Camden Advertiser, http://www.camdenadvertiser.com.au/news/lifestyle/style/wellbeing/shocking-abuse-and-neglect-revealed-in-boarding-houses-across-nsw/2260824.aspx Synopsis: A report by the Ombudsman has revealed that many vulnerable residents, namely those with psychological and intellectual disabilities, have been subjected to shocking abuse, including physical and sexual assault by … Continue reading →

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