Family Advocacy

Corporate Advocacy

An information paper providing the definition of corporate advocacy and explains how a corporate advocacy group acts as a watchdog of the quantity and quality of services. Keyword: Advocacy

This is an information paper on the Disability Support Pension which in 1991 replaced the Invalid Pension, Sheltered Employment Allowance, Rehabilitation Allowance and Incentive Allowance. Keyword: Government

Parent Advocacy

This brief information sheet provides a definition of parent advocacy and what it is not, and some of the things a parent advocacy group can do. Addresses of two Queensland and New South Wales advocacy groups are given. Keyword: Advocacy

In the community or of the community?

DRAFT - NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR QUOTED Ethnic people who have disabilities are increasingly recognised as being doubly handicapped through, for example, labelling and having less access to appropriate and meaningful information.

In the Workforce: Including a person with Down Syndrome in your Workforce

This small booklet is designed to inform employers about the wide range of jobs which employees with disabilities such as Down Syndrome are capable of doing. It explains Down Syndrome, gives examples of successful employment and provides information on subsidies and employer benefits. Keyword: Employment

Characteristics of Carers in Victoria

This article identifies the trend towards care being given by family members to people with disabilities in the home and discusses the effects that this has on care givers. The report was compiled out of information obtained from care givers.

The Genetics Genie

It is clear that we need better regulation of genetic testing and counselling; better information, support and guidance for parents; and better public policy around what genetic decisions mean for prospective parents.

A grandparent's view

A grandparent relates how she came to terms with the news that her grandchild, born in another country, has Down Syndrome. She advises other grandparents to obtain up-to-date written information and to talk to others who are familiar with Down Syndrome.

Parents and community together: Parent questionnaire

STAR, a Victorian family support group, produced a questionnaire for parents regarding the support parents have experienced and what they thought was needed instead or additionally. This paper lists the questions and responses.

Respite care services

An information paper (one of a series) by the Department of Community Services and Health which clarifies and explains that class of services defined in the Disability Services Act as 'Respite Care Services'. It provides a description and explanation of the target group, key features and various approaches.

We work with families in NSW to defend and promote the rights and interests of people with developmental disability

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Corporate Advocacy

New disability payments

Parent Advocacy

In the community or of the community?

In the Workforce: Including a person with Down Syndrome in your Workforce

Characteristics of Carers in Victoria

The Genetics Genie

A grandparent's view

Parents and community together: Parent questionnaire

Respite care services