Voice for Choice

25/04/2026

My driving instructor lived with CP, and taught me so much about ableism and advocacy.

Introducing Adam Goodridge as our next speaker for "You're so inspiring!" How adults with CP confront and cope with everyday ableism. A webinar presented by CPSN and Mycpguide

Adam has lived experience with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair.

He has encountered ableism on many occasions, even when it comes from well-intentioned people. He hopes to raise awareness about what ableism is and help create more positive outcomes within the community.

Register here: https://zpr.io/qvt3k86f6eKD

25/04/2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience amputation at twice the rate of other Australians.

See our range of resources and videos created by mob, for mob - bit.ly/4mLsmNj

25/04/2026

We're excited to announce that the third event in our national seminar series, The Answer is Human Rights will be in Brisbane.

In partnership with the Queensland Human Rights Commission the FREE seminar will be Tuesday 19 May, 5:30 – 7:00pm at Metro Arts, 97 Boundary St, West End, Brisbane.

With growing concerns around social cohesion, the right to peaceful protest, housing affordability, economic inequality, and the impact of climate change and digital technologies, the seminar will focus on how human rights can help us address these and other challenging issues.

Featuring a panel of leading local and national human rights advocates, it’s a not-to-be missed event for anyone who cares about keeping our democracy healthy and strong as well as ensuring Australia and Queensland are just, equal and inclusive places where everyone can feel safe and have opportunities to thrive.

REGISTER NOW: https://loom.ly/OAZy8Ek

22/04/2026

Alongside other Disability Representative Organisations, the Down Syndrome Australia Consortium is calling for people with disability to lead the design of NDIS reforms — not just be consulted.

We recognise the need to address NDIS fraud and ensure the scheme is sustainable long‑term, and we’re committed to working constructively with the Government to achieve this.

Following today’s announcement by the Minister for Disability and the NDIS, the Hon. Mark Butler MP, we want our community to know we are actively engaged and advocating to ensure critical supports are protected.

Read the full joint statement: https://buff.ly/2JYG2s4

22/04/2026

Significant NDIS changes were announced today by Mark Butler MP
Key points:
Access to the NDIS will no longer be based on diagnosis alone.
Instead, eligibility will be based on functional capacity (how much a person’s disability impacts their day-to-day life).

This means:
• Two people with the same diagnosis may have different outcomes
• Some people who currently qualify may not qualify for the NDIS in the future
• Changes are expected to begin from 2028 and be phased in over time

Other changes include adjustments to participant plans, tighter reassessment rules, increased provider regulation, and the development of community supports (what they’re calling, “Foundational Supports”) outside the NDIS.

There is a lot in this announcement, and more detail will be worked through over time.

We’ve prepared a clear, factual summary to help you understand what’s been proposed. Visit the link in comments to read more

21/04/2026

Emma! 🫶 🙌 💯 a Must Watch.

Not much else to say before the Minister's speech tomorrow.

This is primarily an economic issue. It is being manipulated by politics.

The 'Ordinary People' advocacy campaign will effect people with an incentive to keep NDIS intact.

We need a stronger more effective campaign that speaks to the wider population. That gives them incentive to get on board. We need to speak in numbers. How many jobs will be affected? How much spending will be reduced in communities? How many businesses might not survive?

People I love and respect will support the NDIS cuts proposed. Even if it compromises my quality of life and employment. The power of news/media messaging holds stronger influence for them.

This is where Emma's message matters. We have to keep our voices strong, united in the choices of all people with disability.

In the coming weeks, remember we are a team. We might disagree on maths and methods, but we all agree advocacy and self determination are worth more to the dignity and human rights of people with disability.

Renee 💜

17/04/2026

Are you a woman, girl or non-binary person with disability aged 16 or up?

It's not too late to share your experiences in sport and physical activity in this national survey by researchers from Griffith University.

Whether you play sports or not, your insights will help transform programs, policies and resources for adaptive and mainstream sports in Australia.

👉 Take the survey here: https://inclusivefutures.griffith.edu.au/embeds/projects/88296/survey-tools/120207

15/04/2026

Today marks 35 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody delivered its final report. The findings were clear. The 339 recommendations were practical. The warning was unmistakable: without action, lives would continue to be lost.

Yet three and a half decades later, First Peoples remain over represented in custody, deaths in custody have increased, and too many families are still grieving loved ones who should be alive today.

This anniversary is not just about remembrance — it is a call to action. Governments have had 35 years to implement the Royal Commission’s recommendations. Incremental reform and apologies are not enough.

Justice means accountability.
Justice means full implementation.
Justice means listening to First Nations communities and supporting self determined solutions.

We call on all governments to fully implement the Royal Commission’s recommendations, to be transparent about progress, and to work in genuine partnership with First Nations communities.

15/04/2026

The Signbank Dictionary is a handy tool to help build your Auslan vocabulary and skills. 🔎

The dictionary lets you:

👉🏼 search for Auslan signs by keyword

👉🏼 watch videos of people signing

👉🏼 learn the meaning of each sign.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/a7Wf50YGPRM

15/04/2026

Advocacy can be essential when systems feel complex or hard to navigate.

With a new national program (IDAP) being introduced, the way advocacy is designed will shape how people with disability access support.

In our latest blog, we explain what’s changing, the work we’ve done, and what we’ve put forward in our submission.

Read more on our blog: https://dana.org.au/idap-explained-what-this-change-means-for-disability-advocacy/

10/04/2026

This has been a theme for us lately. Safety can have different meanings in different contexts. Self determination and self advocacy are at the core of our work.

09/04/2026

We trained with OzChild to better support families managing school refusal. Over the last two years, we have supported some awesome outcomes for kids to feel part of their school community. It is always a team effort.

Standing at the front door, car keys in hand, when your child just can't...
School refusal in autistic children is rarely about not wanting to go to school.

More often, it's a sign that something at school isn't working: sensory demands, social pressure, an unsupported classroom, or anxiety that's been building over time.

Knowing that changes how you respond.

The article at the link in comments covers what to look for, how to talk to the school, and what to do when the usual strategies aren't enough.