Abuse in Disability Services

Wednesday, 11 November 2015 - 6:00pm to 6:30pm

The Family and Community Development Commmittee (Victorian Government) have been undertaking the review over the last year calling for submission into the inquiry into Abuse and Diginity in Disability Services. Pauline and Norrie talk about the history of abuse in instituations in Victoria and the culture of control over people with a disability, and how hard it is for people to speak up.  AMIDA is an advocacy group formed by people who have a lived experience of living in these institutions.  AMIDA runs information sessions and outreach in the community about rights and self advocacy, for more info www.amida.org.au

Some of the Raising Our Voices team in a zoom meeting, all smiling with their thumbs up. From top to bottom: Amanda, Miranda, James, Gab, Chris, Heather, Warren, Jane and Shona
Wednesday 6:00pm to 6:30pm
Produced and presented by people with disabilities covering issues such as housing, discrimination, difficulties with public transport, self-advocacy and other related issues.

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Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation

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