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Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Capricornia Community Development Association Inc (PDF - 85k)

Submission DR643 for Disability Care And Support View full list


o Promote self advocacy. Provide advocacy support and access to independent advocacy when required. ... Maslow, A. H. (1943). A Theory of Human Motivation, Psychological Review 50, 370-96.

Date received: 9 Aug 2010

Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW (PDF - 112k)

Submission 604 for Disability Care And Support View full list


job search assistance through the Disability Employment Network, transport concessions such as the NSW Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (NSW) and Vision Impaired Person's (VIP) Pass. ... t t l. Recommendation: Funding for independent advocacy is guaranteed

Date received: 23 Nov 2010

Rachel Neubauer-Borg (PDF - 213k)

Submission 562 for Disability Care And Support View full list


of disability require ‘enabling’ equipment and home renovations in order to assist people with the right to return to independent community living; ... bathroom renovations to remain in independent living and continue to

Date received: 11 Aug 2010

Valerie Johnstone (PDF - 70k)

Submission 228 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Of course there is flexibility, when jobs get done in good time Fiona loves going over the T.V. ... Occupational Therapists: Annual reviews (done when new plan is developed) could include a visit/information , etc.

Date received: 9 Aug 2010

OAK Tasmania (PDF - 198k)

Submission DR671 for Disability Care And Support View full list


intellectual disability. Today, Oak Tasmania is an independent not‐for‐profit company with a Board of Directors and Senior Management Team who demonstrate exceptional governance and fiscal responsibility. ... Oak Tasmania now

Date received: 19 Apr 2011

Mrs Mary Walsh (PDF - 180k)

Submission 118 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Silo-ing”of services – current funding models. 10. Informal “networks”– unknown and unlinked. ... Where possible make disability a sub-set of an existing service or network.

Date received: 22 Jul 2010

National People with Disabilities and Carer Council (PDF - 298k)

Submission DR1026 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Independent advocacy will ensure that the rights of people with disability are safeguarded. ... 3. Governance and Administrative arrangements 3.1 Appeal processes The Council endorses the establishment of an independent statutory officer to review

Date received: 2 Jun 2011

NSW Consumer Advisory Group - Mental Health (PDF - 365k)

Submission 539 for Disability Care And Support View full list


 Over 1000 people on our Network who are accessible via the internet;. ... Suggestions provided from our network include the creation of clubhouses and camps as recreational facilities and activities.

Date received: 20 Aug 2010

Wesley Mission Victoria (PDF - 344k)

Submission 541 for Disability Care And Support View full list


program (P2E) provides person centred . planning, training, support and mentoring as part of this job skills development program for young school leavers with a disability. • ... National standards of assessment, care,

Date received: 20 Aug 2010

Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre (PDF - 333k)

Submission 339 for Disability Care And Support View full list


social/recreational supports.20 Level 4 support – implementing independent living and social support.21 . Recommendation 13. ... their family carers from CaLD groups, in fact, require the most support. Focusing on the

Date received: 15 Aug 2010