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Legal support continues to be available as Disability Royal Commission provides Final Report
Your Story Disability Legal Service will continue to provide support to people with disability, their friends, family, carers, advocators and supporters.
Published 05 October 2023
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Your Story turns four: Our impact
In three years, we received 10,230 calls, provided 15,131 legal services, and delivered 1,303 legal education activities to the community. Read more about our impact.
Published 26 September 2023
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 25, September 2023
September's edition: Brain injuries: Kerry is 1 in 45, Learning more about brain injury, Guide Dogs open day, Disability Pride, Record numbers at Hunter Homeless Connect Day, Legal education about disability rights and Upcoming events.
Published 01 September 2023
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 24, July 2023
Latest news from Your Story Disability Legal Support. Find out what events and projects Your Story has been involved in since the Disability Royal Commission submissions closed.
Published 02 August 2023
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Your Story submission to the Senate Inquiry into ADHD
Information about the Senate Inquiry into Barriers to consistent, timely and best practice assessment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and support services for people with ADHD.
Published 27 July 2023
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 23, June 2023
Submissions to the DRC have closed now. Learn more about the What Australia told us.
Published 05 June 2023
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 24, May 2023
In this edition, our ACT Your Story lawyer, Nicola Clarke explains how we can continue to assist you with legal and non-legal problems, such as discrimination and the NDIS. We also recap the national conference held by Your Story.
Published 01 May 2023
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 22, March 2023
In this edition, our National Coordinator Lauren explains how First Nations stories can help to Close the Gap. We also recap the Disability Royal Commission’s first 'What Australia told us' information session in Brisbane and share upcoming events.
Published 22 March 2023
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How First Nations stories and the Disability Royal Commission can help to Close the Gap
On National Close the Gap Day, Your Story National Coordinator Lauren Macaulay shares how the Disability Royal Commission can help to close the gap and achieve better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Published 16 March 2023
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 21, February 2023
In this edition, our Tasmania lawyer Jane Green shares how supporting others within the Disability community to share their stories motivated her to take action. We also let you know about news from the Disability Royal Commission and our upcoming webinar on the NDIS Independent Expert Review.
Published 02 March 2023
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Your Story delivers over 13,000 accessible legal services as submission deadline drives demand for legal support
With submissions to the Disability Royal Commission closing on 31 December 2022, many people came forward in the second half of the year to seek legal advice and support.
Published 28 February 2023
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 20, January 2023
In this bumper edition, Your Story Director Susannah O’Reilly thanks our clients, supporters, and staff for their contributions to the Disability Royal Commission. She also shares part of her own sto
Published 01 February 2023
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Ongoing support available as Disability Royal Commission closes submissions
Your Story Disability Legal Support will continue to provide free information, legal support and referrals in 2023.
Published 01 January 2023
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Disability Royal Commission announces new closing dates for submissions
The Disability Royal Commission has announced additional closing dates for submissions.
Published 11 November 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 19, November 2022
In this edition, we cover Disability Royal Commission closing dates and the experience of culturally and linguistically diverse people with disability. We also highlight Disability Royal Commission news, share new resources, and much more.
Published 01 November 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 18, October 2022
In this edition, we celebrate three years of Your Story supporting people with disability, their families friends and carers. We also highlight Disability Royal Commission news, share new resources, and much more.
Published 18 October 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 17, September 2022
In this edition, we follow members of the Your Story team's travels around the country to regional and remote communities. We also highlight Disability Royal Commission news, share new resources, and much more.
Published 05 October 2022
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Your Story turns three: Our impact
In three years, we received 7,172 calls, provided 10,044 legal services, and delivered 801 legal education activities to the community. Read more about our impact.
Published 28 September 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 16, August 2022
In this edition, we follow members of the Your Story team's travels around the country to regional and remote communities. We also highlight Disability Royal Commission news, share new resources, and much more.
Published 30 August 2022
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“Often our stories don’t get heard”: Giving a voice to First Nations people with disability
This NAIDOC Week, Your Story Advisory Group member Selena Jade Brown shares with Your Story what NAIDOC means to her…
Published 28 July 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 15, July 2022
In this edition, we highlight the private sessions closing date and other Disability Royal Commission news, share new resources, reflect on recent First Nations engagement in Victoria, and much more.
Published 25 July 2022
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Two weeks to go for Disability Royal Commission private session registration
People with disability and their supporters who want a private session with the Disability Royal Commission have two weeks to register from 16 June.
Published 16 June 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 14, May 2022
In this edition, we introduce you to our new National Coordinator, invite you to our Private sessions 101 webinar with People with Disability Australia and Blue Knot Foundation, and much more.
Published 31 May 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 13, April 2022
In this edition, we invite you to join us for tomorrow's webinar about autism and employment, which will feature two prominent Autistic women as guest speakers. We also let you know about new resources and our many upcoming events, and share the latest updates from the Disability Royal Commission
Published 05 May 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 12, March 2022
In this edition, we invite you to join the conversation about multiculturalism and disability at our Harmony Week webinar on Friday. We also cover International Women's Day, our new video series, upcoming events, and much more.
Published 29 March 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 11, February 2022
In this edition, we cover the closing dates for the Disability Royal Commission; a client's call for people to share their stories; our upcoming webinar about COVID-19's impact on people with disability; and much more.
Published 24 February 2022
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Free legal support for people with disability and supporters as Royal Commission announces deadline for submissions and private sessions
Press release: Free legal support for people with disability and supporters as
Royal Commission announces deadline for submissions and
private sessions.
Published 25 January 2022
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update— Issue 10 December 2021
In this edition, we cover International Day of People with Disability and other upcoming events, Your Story's Christmas closure, recent webinars and public hearings, and much more.
Published 06 December 2021
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update—Issue 9, November 2021
In this edition, we reflect on our second birthday celebration, welcome a new Advisory Group member, let you know about our many upcoming events (including a privacy protections webinar happening today), and much more
Published 11 November 2021
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Australians with disability urged to come forward for free legal advice about sharing stories of mistreatment
New data from Your Story Disability Legal Support shows demand for its free information and legal services has nearly doubled in two years. The legal service is encouraging more people to come forward for free legal advice about sharing their story with the Disability Royal Commission.
Published 22 October 2021
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Your Story turns two: Our impact
It’s been two years since Your Story Disability Legal Support was founded. In that time, we’ve supported hundreds of people to safely share their story with the Disability Royal Commission. See our impact.
Published 19 October 2021
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update— Issue 8, October 2021
In this edition, we highlight the culturally safe legal service we provide to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also cover Your Story’s second birthday, our recent webinar on the Disability Royal Commission confidentiality amendments, and this month’s many upcoming events.
Published 18 October 2021
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update— Issue 7, September 2021
In this edition, we cover the new privacy protections for Disability Royal Commission participants, our social media launch, upcoming events and public hearings, and more.
Published 15 October 2021
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The information line will be closed on Monday 4 October for the public holiday in Queensland
The Your Story Disability Legal Support Infoline will be closed on Monday 4 October 2021 for the Queen's birthday public holiday.
Published 01 October 2021
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Your Story Disability Legal Support welcomes greater privacy protections for Royal Commission participants
Media release—Read more about what the new bill means to you when sharing your story.
Published 01 September 2021
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Your Story Disability Legal Support update — Issue 6 August 2021
Covering what the extension of the Disability Royal Commission means for people with disability, the power of collaboration, upcoming events, new resources and more.
Published 27 August 2021
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POSTPONED due to COVID-19 restrictions—A free Legal Aid Queensland webinar for community workers about Your Story Disability Legal Support
Legal Aid Queensland invites community workers to a free community legal education webinar about Your Story Disability Legal Support on Thursday 1 July 2021.
Published 29 June 2021
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Your story matters! Celebrate the diversity and courage of people with disability - 9 June
Your Story Disability Legal Support invites you to an evening celebrating the diversity and courage of people with disability and their supports (family, friends, carers, advocates, and practitioners – all welcome!)
Published 24 May 2021
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Disability Royal Commission Public Hearing No.12: COVID-19 vaccine rollout (17 May 2021)
The Disability Royal Commission starts its public hearing today about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout from 10am (AEST), Monday 17 May 2021.
Published 17 May 2021
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Supporting International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Mon 17 May
Your Story Disability Legal Support is proud to support International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on Monday 17 May 2021.
Published 17 May 2021
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Tasmania information sessions about the Disability Royal Commission—May 2021
Your Story Disability Legal Support invites you to information sessions about the the Disability Royal Commission in Tasmania from 10-19 May 2021.
Published 07 May 2021
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Your Story invites you to the SourceKids Disability Expo in Melbourne on 1-2 May
Join Your Story Disability Legal Support at the FREE SourceKids Disability Expo in Melbourne on 1—2 May 2021.
Published 30 April 2021
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Your questions answered—Disability Royal Commission information session for young people (Wednesday 28 April)
Your Story Disability Legal Support invites you to a free online event hosted by Children and Young People with a Disability Australia and the Disability Royal Commission from 5pm to 6:30pm AEST on Wednesday 28 April 2021.
Published 28 April 2021
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Your Story Disability Legal Support in Ballarat 28 April 2021
Jake Lewis and Michelle Bowler from Your Story Disability Legal Support will talk about their work and the Disability Royal Commission at the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) on Wednesday 28 April 2021
Published 28 April 2021
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Northern Territory information sessions about the Disability Royal Commission on 20 and 22 April 2021
Find out where you can get help and how to share your story to the Disability Royal Commission.
Published 19 April 2021
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Your Story Disability Legal Support closed during Easter long weekend (2-5 April)
Your Story Disability Legal Support will be closed from Friday 2 April to Monday 5 April for the Easter long weekend
Published 31 March 2021
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Information Sessions about the Disability Royal Commission in Wagga Wagga on 23 March and Albury on 25 March
Your Story Disability Legal Support will be hosting information sessions with other services on how to get support to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission in Wagga Wagga on 23 March and Albury on 25 March.
Published 19 March 2021
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Northern Territory information sessions on 22, 23 and 26 March 2021
Your Story Disability Legal Support will be hosting information sessions with other services on how to get support to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission in the Northern Territory on 22, 23 and 26 March 2021.
Published 19 March 2021
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Information sessions on King Island Tasmania — 1 to 3 March 2021
Find out about what information sessions are being held on King Island, Tasmania for people wanting to share their story with the Disability Royal Commission.
Published 22 February 2021
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Disability Royal Commission Public Hearing 11—Experiences with the Criminal Justice System (16 to 23 February 2021)
The Disability Royal Commission’s public hearing into the experiences of people with cognitive disability in the Criminal Justice system starts from 16 February to 25 February.
Published 16 February 2021
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Young people with disability workshop
Your Story Disability Legal Support held a free online workshop on 9 February to find out how we can better promote and deliver our service to Young People with Disability.
Published 16 February 2021
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Disability Royal Commission releases its third Progress Report
Read the Disability Royal Commission's third progress report.
Published 12 February 2021
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Your Story Disability Legal Support Service and Infoline closed Tuesday 26 January 2021
Your Story Disability Legal Support Service and Infoline (1800 77 1800) is closed on Tuesday 26 January for the public holiday.
Published 22 January 2021
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Tell us what you think of our Easy Read Factsheets
Tell us what you think about our Easy Read factsheets.
Published 24 December 2020
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Easy English Survey
Please review our Easy English/Easy Read resources and give your feedback here.
Published 24 December 2020
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Your Story closed over Christmas and New Year period
Our Christmas and New Year period closures.
Published 21 December 2020
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Register your interest for our Your Story Disability Legal Support—young people with disability workshop—Tuesday 9 February, 5:30pm (AEDT)
Register your interest for our free Your Story Disability Legal Support—young people with disability online workshop on Tuesday 9 February at 5;30pm AEDT.
Published 16 December 2020
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Disability Royal Commission extends the deadline for two Issues Papers and releases Report into Public hearing 5
Disability Royal Commission has extended the deadline for the public to respond to two if its Issues Papers: Creating a more inclusive society for People with Disability and Violence and abuse of people with disability at home.
Published 07 December 2020
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Thank you for celebrating with us the International Day of People with Disability
Thank you to everyone that joined the discussion panel. Tell s us what you thought of the session.
Published 07 December 2020
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International Day of People With Disability 2020 discussion panel
Every year on 3 December, people around the world take part in International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a day to celebrate the achievements of people with disability and promote awareness, understanding and acceptance in the community. This year to celebrate the day we will be hosting a free discussion panel.
Published 03 December 2020
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Government announcement to introduce legislation to amend Royal Commissions Act
20 October 2020: The Morrison Government is taking further measures to ensure that people with disability and their supporters will be able to recount their experiences and fully participate in the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation of People with Disability.
Published 23 October 2020
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Information sessions in Tasmania—12, 13 & 15 October!
Your Story Disability Legal Support, along with Speak Out Tasmania and Relationships Australia are hosting information sessions in Burnie, Launceston and Hobart next week
Published 09 October 2020
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Changes to Your Story Disability Legal Support operating hours
With the start of daylight savings, from Monday 5 October Your Story Disability Legal Support operating hours have now changed to 8.15am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Call 1800 77 1800.
Published 08 October 2020
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Your Story Disability Legal Support Information line will be closed on Monday 5 October 2020
The Your Story Disability Legal Support Information line (1800 77 1800) will be closed on Monday 5 October for public holidays in Queensland and New South Wales.
Published 30 September 2020
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National Young People with Disability Summit—29 September to 3 October 2020
Join us for the inaugural online National Youth Disability Summit!
Participation is free for all young people with disability.
Published 28 September 2020
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Your Story Disability Legal Support has a new video
Some people might be worried if they share their story with the Disability Royal Commission, they might be hurt or disadvantaged. Watch the video to see how Your Story Disability Legal Support can provide support to people about their concerns, give information that works for their circumstances and identify the safest way to share their story.
Published 28 September 2020
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Your Story Disability Legal Support turns 1!
It's been a year since the Your Story Disability Legal Support service started! Find out what we've achieved in our first year.
Published 18 September 2020
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What we did in our first year
What we did in our first year, a data snapshot.
Published 18 September 2020
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Disability Royal Commission releases it second progress report
The Second Progress Report summarises the work carried out by the Royal Commission during the period 1 January 2020 and 30 June 2020.
Published 01 September 2020
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Disability Royal Commission releases its schedule for the remainder of 2020
The Disability Royal Commission calendar of events for the remainder of 2020,
Published 01 September 2020
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Responses to Education and Learning Issues Paper
The issues paper invited feedback about the experiences of people with disability across a range of education settings. Responses were received from people with disability, parents and family members, academics and organisations.
Published 01 September 2020
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Your Story Disability Legal Support Information line will be closed Friday 14 August 2020
Your Story Disability Legal Support Information line will be closed Friday 14 August 2020 for the Brisbane, Queensland show day (EKKA) public holiday
Published 10 August 2020
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New flip book and video help people with a disability access legal support before the Disability Royal Commission
A new flip book and video has been produced by Your Story Disability Legal Support to help people with a disability share their stories with the Disability Royal Commission.
Published 26 June 2020
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New issues paper on First Nations People with Disability
The Royal Commission seeks information about experiences of First Nations people with disability is asking the public to share their views about what they think governments, institutions and communities can do to prevent violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of First Nations peoples with disability.
Published 09 June 2020
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New issues paper on Restrictive Practices
The Disability Royal Commissions latest issues paper looks at the use and impact of restrictive practices on people with disability. They want to know about the effects of restrictive practice on people with disability. They are also interested in understanding how laws, policies and practices around restrictive practices can be improved.
Published 01 June 2020
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New issues paper on employment
Find out how you can read and respond to the Disability Royal Commission's latest issues paper on the employment experiences of people with disability.
Published 14 May 2020
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New issues paper on Rights and Attitudes
Find out more about the new issues paper on rights and attitudes released by the Disability Royal Commission.
Published 08 May 2020
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Your Story Disability Legal Support Infoline closed on Monday 4 May 2020
The Your Story Disability Legal Support Infoline will be closed on Monday 24 May 2020 for the Labour Day public holiday.
Published 30 April 2020
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New Issues paper on emergency planning and response
The Royal Commission encourages responses from individuals and organisations to the issues paper by 17 July 2020,
Published 17 April 2020
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Your Story Disability Legal Support during COVID-19
How you can get legal support from Your Story Disability Legal Support during the COVID-19 reponse.
Published 25 March 2020
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Disability Royal Commission Legal Service name change to Your Story Disability Legal Support
The Disability Royal Commission Legal Service has changed it's name to Your Story Disability Legal Support
Published 19 March 2020
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POSTPONED: Disability Royal Commission's community events in Burnie and Launceston, Tasmania
The Disability Royal Commission community forums and information sessions planned for Burnie and Launceston in Tasmania have been postponed.
Published 13 March 2020
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New resources available from the Disability Royal Commission
New resources available from the Disability Royal Commission
Published 03 March 2020
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Disability Royal Commission end of year progress report and calendar for 2020
The Royal Commission has released a schedule of events including public hearings and community engagement activities for the first half of 2020. The Royal Commission are asking for feedback on three issues papers feedback. Christmas opening hours and availability of services. Information about new website coming early 2020.
Published 13 January 2020
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Disability Royal Commission Issues paper: Education and learning issues
Read the Disability Royal Commission's issues paper on education and learning.
Published 13 January 2020
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Disability Royal Commission Issues paper: group homes
Read the Disability Royal Commissions issues paper about group homes.
Published 13 January 2020
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Disability Royal Commission Issues paper: health care for people with cognitive disability released
The Royal Commission wants to understand the experiences of people with cognitive disability in accessing or receiving health care. Access to and treatment of people with cognitive disability in the health system will be the subject of our first hearing in 2020.
Published 13 January 2020
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Disability Royal Commission Sydney hearing into health: From 17 February 2020
This hearing will be looking more specifically at the provision of health care or services for people with cognitive disability, including people with intellectual disability, autism and acquired brain injuries.
Published 13 January 2020
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Disability Royal Commission public hearing: Melbourne 2-6 December 2019
Information about the third public hearing of the Disability Royal Commission in Melbourne 2-6 December 2019.
Published 13 January 2020