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Disability Education and Employment News:Vol 2 No 15 - Thursday, 7th September 2006 |
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Enhancing post secondary education, training and employment opportunities for people with a disability RDLO & DCOs National Website |
Compiled by Timothy Hart DCO for Northern, Central and Southern Sydney |
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In this Edition of the Disability Education and Employment News we have the Australian Public Service Commission report on the “Employment of People with Disability in the APS”, “Disability support services 2004-05” and “Welfare expenditure Australia 2003-04” Reports by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. A discussion paper into “the costs of disability and the incidence of poverty” from the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC). Plus information on a bunch of New Resources, Conferences and Workshops, News articles and other information for the disability education and employment sectors.
Please distribute the Newsletter to those that you think would be interested in it.
If you have a Resource, a Scholarship, Workshop, Conference, an Event or any other information that is Disability Education or Employment related and you wish to promote it here please e-mail me at thart@med.usyd.edu.au
For information on subscribing, please go to the end of the newsletter.
Calls for Expressions of Interest and Input
Education News:
Billions needed to help schools
Justine Ferrari, Education writer
September 04, 2006
THE public school system needs an extra $2.4 billion a year of government funding for students to meet the educational goals set seven years ago by the nation's education ministers.
A report by a multi-government taskforce set up by federal, state and territory education ministers estimates that government schools are underfunded by at least 13 per cent a year.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20348036-601,00.html
Students' repeating is 'futile'
Justine Ferrari, Education writer
August 30, 2006
REPEATING a year of school offers no academic or social benefits to students, and is an "educational malpractice" that encourages delinquency.
An analysis of more than 20 years of research by Helen McGrath, a psychologist and lecturer in education at
Dr McGrath says that repeating a year's schooling increases low self-esteem and anti-social behaviour among students, and is "an exercise in futility".
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20300209-2702,00.html
Unis keen to foster culture of donations
Lisa Macnamara
August 30, 2006
UNIVERSITIES are scrambling to overhaul their image in an effort to draw donations from alumni and business.
As government funding continues to decline and revenues from compulsory student fees falter due to falling student demand, universities under pressure to diversify through expensive curriculum and campus restructures are boosting their philanthropic efforts.
In recent months, several leading universities have boosted their boards with business leaders and hired development officers to oversee multimillion-dollar fundraising campaigns.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20297708-12332,00.html
Uni urges students to double their knowledge
By David Rood and Adam Morton
August 29, 2006
The university has written to Victorian schools explaining that combined degrees offer students greater choice and ensure they graduate with up-to-date knowledge in multiple disciplines.
The move is also a response to
For the rest of the article go to
Universities pressured on student services
August 23, 2006
TERTIARY students rallied throughout
The Federal Government's abolition of compulsory union fees means student unions have less money to fund activities, clubs and events.
Some student unions have already stopped providing certain services after the VSU laws took effect in July.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20227073-1702,00.html
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Employment News:
Qantas wheelchair rule grounds disability activist
Emily Dunn
September 4, 2006
THREE weeks before his wedding, Robert Pyne dived off a boat into shallow water, broke his neck and became a quadriplegic.
Almost 15 years later, Mr Pyne's plans to take his wife on their long-postponed honeymoon have been thwarted by Qantas's refusal to transport his electric wheelchair on a flight from
The
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/09/03/1157222010761.html
Welfare News:
Government spends $10b more on welfare
September 7, 2006 - 12:07AM
An extra $10 billion was spent on welfare by the federal government in 2003-04, a new report says.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report shows almost $80 billion was spent on welfare in the financial year to July 2004.
That is 15 per cent more than was spent in the financial year 2002/03.
Older people were the chief recipients of the welfare expenditure, receiving $28 billion.
"Welfare services for older people was the area of most rapid growth in funding by the Australian government, averaging 11 per cent per year from 1998/99 to 2003/04," said AIHW spokesman John Goss.
Families and children also received a large chunk of the funds, $27 billion, while people with disabilities received $14 billion.
For the rest of the article go to
Jobless move plan slammed
August 30, 2006
A PLAN to offer people living in areas of high unemployment up to $5000 to take jobs in other parts of the country would not replace a need to invest in education and training, Labor said today.
The Federal Government would launch a pilot program before the end of the year, hoping to lure single people to places like Darwin and Broome, where there are chronic skill shortages, a
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20301842-29277,00.html
Jobless get $5000 to move for work
Stephanie Peatling
August 30, 2006
PEOPLE living in areas of high unemployment will be offered up to $5000 to leave home and take jobs in other parts of the country.
The Federal Government will launch a pilot program before the end of the year, hoping to lure single people with no family connections to the likes of
Residents of regions such as the
But welfare groups and the Opposition say it must not be a precursor to people being forced to move to take jobs.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/jobless-get-5000-to-move-for-work/2006/08/29/1156816901003.html
Welfare changes aimed at disadvantaged
Bob Briton
Something doesn’t ring true about Howard’s jobs bonanza/workers’ paradise claims. In fact, indications are growing that his government’s dealings with the jobless are about to get even uglier. Medicare offices are being converted into "family service centres" so that recipients of family payments, child care allowances, the age pension and similar benefits will not have to join the throngs of job seekers and applicants for the Disability Support Pension at Centrelink offices. Human Services Minister Joe Hockey has expressed concern for people being required to join long Centrelink queues where there are sometimes outbreaks of abusive and even violent behaviour.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.cpa.org.au/garchve06/1287welfare.html
International News:
Colleges feel heat to help disabled
By Jodi S. Cohen
Tribune higher education reporter
Published August 31, 2006
The first time the fire alarm went off in his
Days later, a red sign went up in his window to alert firefighters to his location.
Years after Ko's experience and 16 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act led to sweeping changes in accommodations for people with special needs, the U. of C. and many other institutions are still grappling with how to adapt--a slow evolution tolerated, until recently, by the government.
But roughly two years ago, the U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation at the
For the rest of the article go to
Conferences and Workshops:
"Creating Our Future: On Campus and Beyond"
11th Biannual NEADS National Conference
November 10-12, 2006
Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites
Come be part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)! The 2006 Conference Planning Committee invites expressions of interest by individuals interested in speaking on one of the four workshop panels at our biannual national conference. The theme for this year's conference is Creating Our Future: On Campus and Beyond.
Frank Smith, National Coordinator
National Educational Association of Disabled Students Rm. 426 Unicentre, Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6 tel. (613) 526-8008 www.neads.ca
http://www.neads.ca/conference2006/en/
23rd Annual
March 12-14, 2007
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel & Resort
Call for Papers and Registration Now Open
Building on the overwhelmingly positive outcomes of the 22nd Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, we invite you to mark your calendar now and plan on joining us for the 23rd Annual Conference taking place March 12-13, 2007.
Please visit the website at http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu and click on the link for the Call for Papers for complete details.
Registration is also open and you can take advantage of Early Bird pricing by registering now. Visit the website at http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu and click on the link for Registration.
There are opportunities for you and your organization to Exhibit, Advertise, provide Sponsorship, and even donate to our annual Silent Auction. Check out the website at http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu for more details or contact us directly at prinfo@hawaii.edu or by phone at 808-956-7539
NATIONAL CONFERENCES
Australian Association of Special Education - National Conference
30 September – 2 October 2006
Learning Together: Leading Practice in Inclusive Education
Hyatt Hotel
Check the AASE website for Online Registration and Conference Updates at http://www.aase.edu.au/2006_Conf_site/program.html
3rd International Forum On Disability Management
You can view the website at http://www.ifdm.com.au/index.html?page=21340
Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association National Conference 2006
The conference will provide a forum for exploring issues in technology for people with disabilities.
Contact details: A.M. Meetings Plus
Phone: 03 9372 7182 (International: +61 3 9372 7182)
Email: arata@ammp.com.au
Web site: http://www.e-bility.com/arata/conf.php
“The Right to the Right Health Care” - Evidence, ethics and health in people with developmental disability
An Annual National Health Conference jointly organised by Centre for Developmental Disability Studies Australian and Association of Developmental Disability Medicine
15th-17th November, 2006 SMC Conference Centre (
For further information or to place your name on a mailing list to receive the conference registration brochure, please email tonyharman@med.usyd.edu.au
Registration opens for NCVER Research Forum
Registration has opened for NCVER's Research Forum 'A well-skilled future: Tailoring VET to the emerging labour market'. Based on the results of a two-year research program by researchers from the National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) and the Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning (CPELL), the one-day forum will focus on the expected future in which the VET system will operate. It will cover: the factors that impact on the future demand for work skills; the issues that impact on the future supply of work skills; and how the VET system fits into the labour market of the future.
NCVER will host this event on Friday 24 November, at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. For further information, or to access the online registration form, please go to NCVER's website http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/events/wellskilled/forum.html events@ncver.edu.au
PATHWAYS 8 NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2006-Hobart
On behalf of the Australian Tertiary Education Network on Disability and the Pathways 8 Organising Committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to
For more information go to http://www.leishman-associates.com.au/pathways8/
“Toward 2020: what WE do NOW will make the difference”
…. promises to be a Pathways Conference with a difference!
The program applies to teachers, lecturers, researchers, policy developers, students as well as disability practitioners in any industry. This is THE conference to attend in relation to enhancing successful education and career opportunities for people with disability.
If you choose to submit an abstract, and are selected for the program, your presentation will precede workshops on particular topics and streams, and will provide an important platform for discussion. In addition international and local experts have been confirmed and will give keynote presentations on a range of topics.
For some presentation topic suggestions, guidance on how to submit your abstract, as well as a range of other information about the conference including the excellent keynote speaker program, please see the website at www.leishman-associates.com.au/pathways8
If you have any questions about this event please contact the conference organisers, Leishman Associates, on telephone (03) 6234 7844
The Constraints to Full Employment Conference - fiscal policy, WorkChoices and job insecurity
December 7-8, 2006
The Centre of Full Employment and Equity (CofFEE) will host the Conference, which incorporates the 8th Path to Full Employment Conference and the 13th National Conference on Unemployment. It will be staged at the
Major themes for the Conference will be employment quality, underemployment and marginal workers.
Please note the deadline of September 1 2006 for submission of abstracts to refereed stream and September 29 for submission of abstracts to the non-refereed stream.
For information about the conference and more details about the Call for Papers go to:
http://e1.newcastle.edu.au/coffee/conferences/2006/index.cfm
For information about CofFEE go to:
http://e1.newcastle.edu.au/coffee/index.cfm
Autism Spectrum Disorders - When & Where
Royal Pines Resort - Gold Coast - 14th to 16th March 2007
The website can be found at
http://www.astmanagement.com.au/autism7/Details.htm
Doing It Better Learning Disabilities Forum
May 14th & 15th 2007,
Storey Hall at
More information later
http://www.deakin.edu.au/events/ldc2006/
Conference of Aus & NZ Educators of the Deaf ‘Down Under and Leading the World’
Hosted by National Association of Australian Teachers of the Deaf (Inc)
To submit contact details & interest in participating contact Gwen Colloff, Conference Project Officer- gcolloff@aapt.net.au
For more Information visit our website- www.anzced2007.com.au
Creating Futures - A Symposium on Day options
Friday 22 September 2006, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Morphettville Junction (Stables Ballroom 2)
Creating Futures is for people with a disability, their families and service providers
• What should quality post school options be like? • How should service providers be held accountable?
• What makes a Day Options service worthwhile? • What questions should families ask service providers?
• How can consumers and families be involved? • How do we put community into community inclusion?
Presented by the Association of Non Government Organisations of
Contact Lauren Ings for a registration form on Ph. 08 8277 3300, Fax. 08 8277 3994
NSW EVENTS
Employment
Key Note Speaker: Mr Graham Innes, AM – Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
How can people with intellectual disability get better access to employment opportunities?
Join us for this very important one day conference where we will discuss the various issues associated with employment for people with intellectual disability Speakers include: representatives from TAFE, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care and people with intellectual disability.
Workshops on finding work, being a worker and Business Services will be held in the afternoon – all participants are invited to take part People with intellectual disability, families, carers, service providers, educators and other interested people all welcome!
Date: Monday 18 September 2006 Time: 9.30am – 4pm (Registration will open at 9am)
Place: Sydney Mechanic’s School of Art 280 Pitt Street,
Cost: $66 per person People with intellectual disability free
Contact: Lee-Anne Whitten Phone: 02 9211 1611 or 1800 424 065 (outside Metro) Fax: 02 9211 2606 Email: info@nswcid.org.au
The final DEAN PD Day for 2006
27 September at the
Topic:
DADHC is now in the process of finalising new guidelines for 2006 for year 12 school leavers with high support needs. The DEAN PD day will explore these new changes with specific attention to supporting students with high support needs in accessing TAFE and university.
The PD Day will also focus on:
TAFE, University and Community Peer Networking to discuss current issues: meet with your colleagues to discuss the topic of the day, other pressing issues and formulating recommendations and outcomes
DEAN Annual General Meeting: Hear where DEAN is up to, where it wants to be and put your ideas out there as to where you would like to see it go.
Further information will be posted shortly about the speakers.
9.15am Registration and networking (tea and coffee available)
Further information including RSVP information, refer to the website: http://www.anu.edu.au/disabilities/DEAN/news/
RSVP Details:
Fax: 9715 8549
Email: margaret.m.butler@tafensw.edu.au
Telephone: 9715 8610
RSVP Closing Date: 22 September, 2006
ACROD NSW ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2007: DISABILITY SERVICES ~ WHAT’S NEXT??
19 – 20 February 2007, Novotel Brighton-Le Sands,
What will 2007 hold for the Disability Services Sector in NSW? And how can we as a vibrant, progressive industry thrive?
ACROD NSW is calling for abstracts from those wishing to present papers on conference themes. Abstracts, up to 500 words in length and in the approved format, must be submitted by 12 September 2006
Submissions / Enquiries:
Damien Anderson, Deputy Executive Officer, ACROD NSW Division
Phone: 02 9503 1602 Email: damien@acrodnsw.net
Locked Bag 535, Kingsgrove NSW 2208
Website: www.acrodnsw.net
New Resources:
Can my wallet afford it?
The cost of undergraduate university study.
http://www.deakin.edu.au/vc/can-my-wallet-afford-it/index.php
Pro Bono
An exciting online resource directory for all not-for-profit and community groups. With hundreds of companies offering discounts and special rates on a large variety of products and services, you're bound to find something for your organisation!
Check it out at http://www.wowguide.com.au
WorkWelfareWills
WorkWelfareWills is a plain English web guide to legal issues around health and life changes. It was produced for use in
Chronic illnesses bring about lifestyle changes. This resource was designed by the Chronic Illness Alliance to help people with a chronic illness, their families and advisors, to make informed decisions about the future.
http://www.chronicillness.org.au/workwelfarewills/
Disabled Workers Publications
IWS Documented News Service
Provides access to ILO publications in
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/region/asro/bangkok/library/pub2.htm
Proceedings of the Expert Group Meeting on Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Vocational Training,
IWS Documented News Service
14-16 February 2006,
Web version: ISBN 92-2-118781-0 978-92-2-118781-3 Read Online - http://www.ilo.org/public/english/region/asro/bangkok/library/download/pub06-15.pdf
Deaf Studies Program
Very useful for staff development programs; especially some of the videos. A MUST for every library! J PowerPoint presentation at: http://www.griffith.edu.au//centre/casd/ and follow the links.
Enquiries: Des Power, d.power@griffith.edu.au
Available from Deafness Resources Australia in
Employers' Forum on Disability website - www.realising-potential.org
The website is targeted at:
* business leaders seeking to understand why disability is a business issue and to put together a compelling business case for investment in disability confidence
* organisations and policy makers who need to understand the business perspective as they help disabled people to prepare for and find employment.
* all those wanting to engage business leaders behind the economic and social inclusion of people with disabilities
The website focuses on 'Disability Confidence' - It explains how business benefits from understanding how disability affects their business. It then outlines how meeting the needs of groups of disabled people with similar needs, and making adjustments to enable specific individuals to contribute, works to the mutual benefit of business and disabled people.
By providing information on the strategic, commercial, legal, societal, ethical and professional benefits of getting it right on disability, the website is designed to help individual business leaders tailor the case for action in their business. www.realising-potential.org
Enhancements to National Training Information Service
The National Training Information Service (NTIS) is a database on Australian vocational education and training. NTIS is the official national register of information on courses, qualifications, training packages, units of competency and registered training organisations. Last weekend a number of enhancements were uploaded to the NTIS website at www.ntis.gov.au . The enhancements are the outcomes of the first round of consultations with stakeholders around
• an upgraded navigation menu to improve ease-of-use
• new users’ guides and help files for common tasks
• improvements to search functions
• additional quick links within the Browse NTIS box
• quick links from training package and qualifications information to the list of RTOs delivering the package and qualifications
• an updated National Training Glossary.
If you have any feedback on the new searchable packages and the enhancements please go to http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/feedbackm
Centrelink - 'Are you ill, injured or do you have a disability?' Booklet:
This booklet provides information about payments and services you may be able to get if you have an illness, injury or disability. It contains details about qualifications for each payment, how to claim payments from Centrelink as well as other services and programs that may help you.
Download 'Are you ill, injured or do you have a disability?' Booklet [32 pages, PDF: 1280KB] from http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/filestores/id001_0607/$file/id001_0607en.pdf
Download 'Are you ill, injured or do you have a disability?' Booklet [29 pages, RTF: 210KB] from http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/filestores/id001_0607/$file/id001_0607en.rtf
Australians for Disability and Diversity Employment Newsletter
Australians for Disability and Diversity Employment - ADDE promotes pro-active employment policies and practices for disadvantaged groups, including people with disabilities, mature age workers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as indigenous people.
ADDE produces a regular newsletter focusing on diversity employment in the workforce.
July 2006 Newsletter contents
Download Newsletter
ADDE Newsletter July 2006 - Microsoft Word Document 613kb http://www.distss.org.au/infocast06/adde/newsletter.doc
ADDE Newsletter July 2006 - PDF document - 254 kb http://www.distss.org.au/infocast06/adde/newsletter.pdf
To receive the ADDE newsletter on a regular basis please contact Peter Rickards:
Email: peter_ri@bigpond.net.au
Tel: 0407 509 117
Website: http://www.adde.org.au
The second Adaptive Technologies Newsletter for 2006 is now available.
The current Newsletter is available from the Adaptive Technologies Newsletter page at http://www.cli.nsw.edu.au/cli/e-learning/Adaptive_technologies/adaptive_newsletters.shtm
There are also links to Latest News and Upcoming Events, so I suggest that you bookmark the page to facilitate regular visits. Archives of previous Newsletters will be added in the near future.
For further information contact Andrew Downie andrew.downie@det.nsw.edu.au
JobAccess — workplace solutions for people with disability
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has developed and released JobAccess, a new one-stop information shop for all matters relating to the employment of people with disability.
JobAccess includes a comprehensive, easy to use web site and a free telephone information advice service that provides confidential and expert advice to:
The JobAccess website has step-by-step guides and checklists on recruitment, job searching, adjusting a workplace, employer incentives, understanding rights and responsibilities at work and much more. The web site also contains case studies and success stories as well as information on the full range of services and incentives available for people with disability and for current and potential employers.
In addition to providing ideas for workplace modifications and adjustments, the website provides secure online forms for the Workplace Modifications Scheme. For employers, the Scheme aims to make accommodating employees with disability in the workplace easier by paying the costs involved in modifying the workplace or purchasing special or adaptive equipment for eligible employees with disability.
For more information, visit JobAccess on the web at www.jobaccess.gov.au or contact the JobAccess Advisers by calling 1800 464 800
Career Advice
The new Career Advice
More information available at: http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/career_development/programmes_funding/programme_categories/key_career_priorities/career_advice_australia.htm
Australian Apprenticeships
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/
From 1 July 2006, 'Australian Apprenticeships' has replaced the scheme formerly known as 'New Apprenticeships'. The new name and look reinforces that apprenticeships are a prestigious and first rate career option for all Australians.
New Apprenticeships Job Pathways Website
A new website has been launched to help people needing New Apprenticeships job and training information. From staff in New Apprenticeships Centres to employers, job candidates, students, parents and careers advisors in schools, all are able to quickly find potential New Apprenticeships job outcomes that include a sample of the training that could apply to the occupation.
The New Apprenticeships Job Pathways website (http://www.najobpathways.com.au/) is a DEST funded resource that has been developed from the popular New Apprenticeships Training Information Service website. Feedback from a variety of Vocational and Technical Education stakeholders has been part of this development.
Disability Initiatives information can be found at http://www.najobpathways.com.au/help_11.cfm?cfid=195688&cftoken=1bda896-d48e637f-c754-4ff9-91e0-264024d82484
For more information go to www.najobpathways.com.au , www.natinfo.com.au , or call the New Apprenticeships Training Information Service on 1800 338 022.
Welfare to Work package - basic training material, from the National Welfare Rights Network
The introduction of Welfare to Work from 1 July 2006 will see major changes to the social security system. The information is designed to give an overview of the most substantial of these changes. The website will be updated as additional information becomes available.
http://www.welfarerights.org.au/wrtraining/introduction.htm
There are fact sheets on-
Changes to Disability Support Pension
http://www.welfarerights.org.au/wrtraining/changes%20to%20disability%20support%20pension.htm
Newstart Allowance
http://www.welfarerights.org.au/wrtraining/Newstart.htm
The new compliance regime – moving from breaches to suspension of payment
http://www.welfarerights.org.au/wrtraining/the%20new%20compliance.htm
What happens if I am receiving a payment now?
RDLO-DCO Resources http://www.adcet.edu.au/rdco
School to Post-School Transition Resources
http://www.adcet.edu.au/rdco/ViewFAQDetail.aspx?itemID=567 (Opens up a Word document with hyperlinks to resources).
Features information about a range of transition related resources currently in use in
Transition: Supporting Students into Post-Secondary Education
http://www.adcet.edu.au/rdco/ViewFAQDetail.aspx?itemID=62
Students with disabilities in transition require everything that other students in transition need including.......
Learning Experiences of Students with a Learning Disability
http://www.adcet.edu.au/Uploads/Documents/disability-project-report.pdf [pdf: 295 kilobytes]
This study aims to increase awareness and understanding of the needs of The University of Nottingham students who have a disability. The project is a qualitative investigation using in-depth interviews, work 'shadowing', and video recordings of a 'day in the life of' a number of selected students. Interview and video data will be used (with student consent) to develop high quality, training materials for a variety of contexts.
‘Academic Accommodations for Students with a Psychiatric Disability’
Students with psychiatric disabilities are entitled to reasonable academic accommodations under the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and Disability Standards for Education 2005. Providing effective accommodations allows students equal access to academic courses and activities. Their presence also contributes to the diversity of the student population. This resource is concerned with the impact of mental illness on academic pursuits, and the development of strategies to study successfully.
Employment of People with Disability in the APS
The Australian Public Service Commission has released an report into the employment of people with a disability within the Australian public service.
The report can be found that http://www.apsc.gov.au/mac/disability.htm
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Report:
Disability support services 2004-05: national data on services provided under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement.
'Disability support services 2004-05' reports on data collected as part of the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005. The NMDS provides information on the service outlets funded under the CSTDA and the people who use these services.
The report includes a strong focus on data relating to the support needs, informal carers and living arrangements of people who access CSTDA-funded services. For the first time, some comparisons between two full financial years of CSTDA data (2003-04 and 2004-05) are included.
This publication is available from CanPrint (1300 889 873) for $27.00. or View online for free at http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10306
For the media release go to http://www.aihw.gov.au/mediacentre/2006/mr20060831.cfm
Welfare expenditure Australia 2003-04
Health and welfare expenditure series No. 27
'Welfare expenditure Australia 2003-04' provides estimates of expenditure on welfare services and social security benefits in
Authored by AIHW.
Published 7 September 2006; ISSN 1323-5850; ISBN 1 74024 601 2; AIHW Cat. No. HWE 34; 61pp.; $22.00
View online for free at http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10365
For the media release go to http://www.aihw.gov.au/mediacentre/2006/mr20060907.cfm
Discussion Papers:
The costs of disability and the incidence of poverty: SPRC Discussion Paper
Sunday, 03 September 2006
Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), August 2006:
The costs of disability and the incidence of poverty
Peter Saunders
Abstract:
Although both disability and poverty have been subjected to extensive research, relatively few Australian studies have examined the relationship between these two important social issues. However, recent changes to the Disability Support Pension mean that there is an urgent need to estimate the costs of disability so that the impact of the changes on poverty can be assessed and inserted into the policy debate. This paper reviews evidence linking the presence of disability to the risk of poverty and the actual hardship using data from the 1998-99 Household Expenditure Survey (HES), and shows that where there is someone in the household with a disability, poverty rates are higher and hardship is more prevalent. It then uses the HES data to estimate the costs of disability using a method recently developed in the
To download the discussion paper go to http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/dp/DP147.pdf
Calls for Expressions of Interest and Input:
Young people wanted to have their say!
A research project is underway which aims to learn about the experiences and goals of 18-25 year olds with cerebral palsy as they make the transition into adulthood, from their own perspective. It is hoped that this knowledge will lead to the development and implementation of appropriate, relevant and effective services and supports in the future; services which meet needs identified by young people and which help them to achieve their own goals.
This project involves collaboration between The University of Western Sydney (UWS), The Spastic Centre of NSW and The Cerebral Palsy League of QLD. The primary investigator, Nicole Sharp, is a PhD Candidate at UWS. Nicole is looking for young people who would like to have their say by participating in interviews (face-to-face or email) and/or completing a package of surveys. Interviews are confidential and have no set questions; they are a chance for young people to talk about issues that are important to them.
Please pass on the details of this project to young people aged 18-25 who have cerebral palsy. This is a chance for young people to have their say!
To get involved or for further information, please contact Nicole Sharp at UWS on (02) 4620 3591 or n.sharp@uws.edu.au
http://www.cdds.med.usyd.edu.au/dco/Scholarships.htm
COMMONWEALTH LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS (CLS)
Commonwealth Learning Scholarships are available at all unis, as well as some form of equity scholarship.
Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) paying $2121 p.a indexed for up to 4 years for education costs or
Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS) paying $4231 p.a indexed for up to 4 years for accommodation costs if it was necessary for you to relocate from a rural and regional area to attend University.
TO APPLY FOR AN EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP PLEASE VISIT: http://www.uac.edu.au/equity/equityschols.html
On-time closing date for equity scholarships is 29 September 2006.
Freedom Scientific and Quantum Technology has pledged to make life a little easier for eight lucky students who will make the move into tertiary study in 2007!!!
A total of eight scholarships for a free copy of JAWS Professional screen reading program are up for grabs.
Applications for this year's scholarship are now open, so it's time to get behind this worthy initiative.
If you an Australian or
To enter please, tell us in 500 words or less why you need a Freedom Scholarship and how it will assist you in your tertiary studies. Applications must be made in writing by email to info@quantumtechnology.com.au or via mail to Quantum Technology PO Box 390, Rydalmere NSW 2116
Applications must be received by Friday 29 September 2006, and winners will be notified by e-mail and announced in LiveWire. Good Luck!
For further enquiries please call or e-mail your local Quantum Technology office:
Head Office (02) 8844 9888
lkumutat@quantumtechnology.com.au
Southern Office (03) 9545 4100
The Committee of the Dr Louisa Alessandri Memorial Fund, based at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research,
Purpose: The Scholarship is intended to assist a student to achieve his or her career aspirations. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including course fees, equipment, support, interpreters, transport, etc.
Eligibility Criteria: Eligible students will
• have a disability which significantly impacts on his/her ability to undertake study;
• be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to an area of study that can lead to a possible career path in the future;
• provide evidence of successful completion of at least one semester of relevant tertiary or postsecondary study;
• provide evidence of current enrolment in study, with a recognised institution;
• have demonstrated leadership qualities, and community involvement, and
• be an Australian Citizen.
The Scholarship shall be awarded by a Selection Committee appointed by the Dr Louisa Alessandri Memorial Fund Committee.
The value of the Scholarship is AUD $3000. Secondary scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Applications must include:
• A statement from the candidate, addressing all the eligibility criteria and including how the disability impacts his/her ability to undertake study.
• The names of three referees who know the candidate personally and/or professionally, and are able to address their comments to the above eligibility criteria.
Interviews may be conducted with short-listed applicants at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
A recipient of the Scholarship will not be eligible to apply for the Scholarship a second time. Previous applicants who met the criteria and were not successful may apply again.
Enquiries are welcome by calling the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, 100 Roberts Road, Subiaco WA 6008; Telephone (08) 9489 7777, or by emailing Linda Watson: linda@ichr.uwa.edu.au
Application forms will be available from the above.
Completed applications should be forwarded to:
The Chairperson, LAMF Scholarship Committee
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
Applications must be received by the close of business on Friday, 20th October 2006.
Supporting people with disabilities
What: Sir Charles Bright Scholarships
For whom: Students with any disability living in SA and undertaking post secondary education in 2007
Value: $1000
Additional ‘Scholarships: SA Government sponsoring 3 scholarships in 2007 for students undertaking University study
Applications forms Available from 1 August 2007 and closing on 24 December 2006.
Where from: Rosemary Penn – email rosemarypenn@aandr.com.au OR Student Counsellors (or equivalent) at High Schools, TAFESSA campuses, Universities
Media Releases:
Australian Public Service To Provide Greater Support For People With Disability
Hon Kevin Andrews MP
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service
30 August, 2006
The heads of all Australian Public Service (APS) departments and major agencies have committed themselves to eight objectives to promote the employment of people with disability in the APS.
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s Management Advisory Committee’s (MAC) latest report, Employment of People with a Disability in the APS.
Minister Andrews noted the release of the MAC report was particularly timely. He said “The policy setting has never been more favourable for encouraging the employment of people with a disability. The recently introduced Welfare to Work reforms provide assistance to people with disability on income support, who can do part-time work, to seek out such work. The Australian Public Service provides a range of employment opportunities for people with disability.”
For the rest of this media release go to http://mediacentre.dewr.gov.au/mediacentre/MinisterAndrews/Releases/AustralianPublicServiceToProvideGreaterSupportForPeopleWithDisability.htm
For the report go to http://www.apsc.gov.au/mac/disability.htm
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No 15, Vol 2
Compiled by Timothy Hart the DCO for Northern, Central and
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