Have a healthy and peaceful 2012
Petition calling for Strengthening the DDA
In light of the findings by the Federal Court, Sheila King versus Jetstar Airlines, which found in favour of Jetstar under Unjustifiable Hardship, a petition demanding the strengthening of the DDA has been developed at the following link:
http://www.petitiononlineaustralia.com/petition/stop-further-discrimination-strengthen-the-dda-disability-discrimination-act-1992-australia/301
Physical Disability Australia is proud to support Sheila in her one person battle against transport discrimination in Australia. This serves as a catalyst for PDA to get behind Sheila and to also call for changes and strengthening all aspects of the DDA. This is only one way we can do this. This will benefit all people with disabilities across Australia.
Please sign the petition in support of people with disabilities to make changes to the DDA. Sign the petition and send it to others to do the same.
Thank you
Sue Egan
PDA
02 6567 1500
Mental Health and Support Survey
Interested in mental health issues and the lack of real support, then fill out the survey contained on the page below.
The Australian Government is committed to building a stronger, more transparent, accountable, efficient and effective mental health system. The government will deliver comprehensive reforms to make a real difference to Australians living with mental illness, their families and carers.
http://www.health.gov.au/mentalhealth
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In 1981 a poster titled "Access for disabled persons" was produced to commemorate the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP).
A revised edition of the poster, titled "Access for All", has been produced by the Australian Institute of Architects National Access Work Group to commemorate the 30th anniversary of IYDP and the commencement of the Premises Standards 2010.
The new poster incorporates most of the current dimensions relevant to accessibility.
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PDA supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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