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Television audio-description trial to commence
The Government has announced that a trial of audio description will commence on ABC Television in 2012
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Victoria: Experiences of students with disability in schools
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is conducting research into the experiences of students with disability in Victorian schools. This research follows an increase in complaints to the Victorian Commission relating to disability discrimination in education, and concerns … Continue reading
Graeme Innes article on aviation
Graeme’s latest post on ABC RampUp
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International participation funding
Announcement: Provisional Calendar of Events and applications open for funding to participate in 56th Session of CSW in New York, 27 February to 9 March 2012 The Australian Human Rights Commission has recently revised the Calendar of Events and application … Continue reading
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ACT public service leads the way with employment targets
Information below has been provided by our colleagues in the ACT Government: ACT Public Service Respect Equity and Diversity (RED) Framework Employment Strategies The RED Framework was Launched by the Chief Minister in December 2010. As part of the Framework, … Continue reading
Office of Public Advocate position on sterilisation
The Victorian Office of the Public Advocate has released a Position Statement on sterilisation of people with disability and human rights
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Announcements on trains
Update on Graeme Innes complaints about lack of announcements on trains is available in the latest PIAC e-bulletin
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National Disability Awards winners
Congratulations to 2011 National Disability Awards winners
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Leaders for tomorrow – round 2 applications close this Friday
Applications are now open for the second intake of participants for the Leaders for Tomorrow Program. Leaders for Tomorrow is an individual leadership development program which has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous … Continue reading
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International action for equitable information access
Australia co-sponsored a Proposal on an international instrument on limitations and exceptions for persons with print disabilities at the 22nd session of the World Intellectual Property Organisation Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) in June 2011. Commissioner Graeme … Continue reading
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