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People with Disability Australia (PWDA)
@PWDAustralia
We are a national cross-disability rights and advocacy not-for-profit, non-government organisation by and for all people with #disability across Australia.
Sep 24, 2020 • 83 tweets • 25 min read
Getting ready to live tweet the last day of the #DisabilityRC hearing into the use of psychotropic medication and chemical restraints.

It's been a tough week, so if you need to mute this thread of the hashtag, we do understand. If you feel impacted by anything you read here today, remember you can always call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

You can also call the National Counselling and Referral Service (specifically set up to support people impacted by anything related to the #DisabilityRC) on 1800 421 468.
Sep 23, 2020 • 72 tweets • 23 min read
Getting ready to live tweet the #DisabilityRC again this morning. Thanks to everyone following along this week. Some of the testimony is confronting to hear, and we appreciate everyone engaging with us this week. As always, if you need support, you can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14.

You can also call the National Counselling and Referral Service, set up to support anyone impacted by anything related to the #DisabilityRC, on 1800 421 468.
Sep 22, 2020 • 36 tweets • 12 min read
Good morning everyone!

It's day 2 of the Disability Royal Commission into "the use of psychotropic medication, behaviour support and behaviours of concern". We'll be live tweeting from here again today using the hashtag #DisabilityRC We heard some harrowing testimony yesterday and we encourage everyone to look after yourselves as we go through this together.

We invite you to follow along on the journey with us, but also remember you can temporarily mute the hashtag or a thread if you need to. #DisabilityRC
Sep 21, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
The 6th Disability Royal Commission hearing on "the use of psychotropic medication, behaviour support and behaviours of concern" starts today at 10am, and we will be live tweeting the proceedings from here.

We'll be using the hashtag #DisabilityRC if you'd like to join us. If you want to watch along, the livestream will be paying from here: disability.royalcommission.gov.au
Aug 20, 2020 • 126 tweets • 68 min read
Day 4 of the #DisabilityRC hearings has now begun.

We'll be live tweeting throughout the day using the hashtags
#Covid19 #DisabilityRC.

You can also watch here:
disability.royalcommission.gov.au The first witness is Simon Cotterell, the First Assistant Secretary for the Primary Care Division of the Department of Health.

#Covid19 #DisabilityRC
Aug 19, 2020 • 83 tweets • 45 min read
Good morning!

The #DisabilityRC will be kicking off in 5 minutes.

We'll be tweeting along all day using the hashtags:
#Covid19 #DisabilityRC

If you would like to avoid the content, we suggest muting these hashtags.

You can also watch along here: disability.royalcommission.gov.au If you missed yesterdays hearing, here's some articles covering the discussion around education, isolation, and emergency planning:

theguardian.com/australia-news…

aap.com.au/disability-inq…

canberratimes.com.au/story/6885813/…

sbs.com.au/news/disabilit…
Aug 19, 2020 • 88 tweets • 43 min read
The Royal Commission is back from recess and we will be live tweeting from here for the next few hours.
#Covid19 #DisabilityRC Rachel Spencer from @CIDvoice (Senior Manager Inclusion Projects) is now giving evidence. Ms Spencer describes her role overseeing projects promoting the inclusion of people with intellectual disability #Covid19 #DisabilityRC
Aug 18, 2020 • 11 tweets • 6 min read
The Disability Royal Commission is resuming. PWDA Live Tweeting will continue here. #DisabilityRC #COVID19 We are now hearing from Ross Joyce @AFDO_CEO and Patrick McGee, National Manager – Policy, Advocacy & Research of @afdo.
Jul 7, 2020 • 6 tweets • 5 min read
As lockdown rules are tightened in Victoria, particularly for those now locked down in public housing, it's vital the voices of people with disability are heard and our access to supplies and essential services prioritised. #DisabilityHelp #Lockdown #CovidVic People with disability *must* have access to our support workers, our medications, meals and sanitation, and information on the evolving situation must be made available *in our own languages*. #DisabilityHelp #Lockdown #CovidVic
Jul 3, 2020 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
The changes to NSW Victims Support Scheme took effect earlier this week, despite strong and widespread opposition from survivors, community groups, and advocates.

We've signed on to joint statement with 40 other organisations to oppose these changes: bit.ly/2CW2lZV “The changes will deny many victim-survivors of violence in NSW access to support they have a right to and need,” says Delia Donovan, Interim CEO @DV_NSW
#IStandWithVictimsSurvivors
Mar 23, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
On Sunday, changes to income support payments were announced that will impact people with disablity who receive the Job Seeker payment (Newstart or Sickness Allowance) and the Disability Support Pension.

abc.net.au/news/2020-03-2… The changes include a temporary increase to JobSeeker payments of $550 more per fortnight to start on April 27th, and a second round of one off payments of $750 to be paid in July.

The fortnightly supplement will not extend to those receiving the Disability Support Pension
Mar 2, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
We're hiring!

If you're looking for employment and want to get involved in the disability rights movement and advocacy work, come join us!

Details here: pwd.org.au/about-us/emplo…

We're looking to fill three positions: Image A Policies & Procedures Project Coordinator (Part-Time and based in Sydney) who will coordinate and implement organisational and operational policies and procedures.
Feb 27, 2020 • 94 tweets • 31 min read
Today we wrap up this round of #DRC hearings focusing on health care.

The hearings will kick off at 10am and so will our livetweeting.

We'll once again be using the hashtag #DisabilityRC if you wish to mute it.

The livestream can be found here:
disability.royalcommission.gov.au We're kicking off now.
Eastman says the topic is sensitive and extremely difficult. Some aspects of the evidence will include talking about suicide.

We want to remind people that it's ok to to step back, and support is available.
We have resources here:
pwd.org.au/drc-hub/suppor…
Feb 26, 2020 • 136 tweets • 45 min read
If you missed the #DisabilityRoyalCommission Hearings yesterday, here's some coverage of what was discussed:

abc.net.au/radio/programs…

theaustralian.com.au/nation/doctor-…

macleayargus.com.au/story/6649365/…

Today's hearings will commence shortly. Once again, if you wish to mute coverage of the hearings we suggest muting:

#DisabilityRC
#DisabilityRoyalCommission

and please remember to take care of yourselves and each other.

support is available, resources here: pwd.org.au/drc-hub/suppor…
Feb 25, 2020 • 101 tweets • 37 min read
We're back for another day of #DisabilityRoyalCommission live-tweeting!

We'll use the hashtag #DisabilityRC in all our tweets, for you to follow or mute.

If you need support with what may be distressing evidence, more information here: pwd.org.au/drc-hub/suppor… Okay, we had some minor technical issues but we're back. @FrancesPWDA is also tweeting:

Feb 24, 2020 • 101 tweets • 35 min read
And we're off!

#DisabilityRC is the tag to mute if you don't want to see our coverage today. The first witness is Jaqueline Mills, giving evidence about her son's experience in healthcare, and her work with microboards - microboard.org.au

#DisabilityRC
Feb 23, 2020 • 116 tweets • 50 min read
We're about to start livetweeting another week of the #DisabilityRoyalCommission!

Remember that support is available if you find any of the testimony distressing. More details here: pwd.org.au/drc-hub/suppor…

And please feel free to mute the hashtag #DisabilityRC if you need to. Opening remarks from Senior Counsel Assisting Kate Eastman SC, explaining that this morning's evidence will focus on dental care and this afternoon's on First Nations experience, which will be an ongoing thread throughout the Commission.

#DisabilityRC
Feb 20, 2020 • 121 tweets • 40 min read
Today is the last day of the first week of the #DisabilityRC hearings on health care.

We'll once again be tweeting along all day.

If you would like to watch the live stream, it's available here:
disability.royalcommission.gov.au If you would prefer to not see any content about the hearings, we suggest muting the hashtags:

#DisabilityRC
#DisabilityRoyalCommission

And we would also like to remind everyone that support is available if you need:

pwd.org.au/drc-hub/suppor…
Feb 19, 2020 • 134 tweets • 46 min read
Good morning!

The 3rd day of the #DisabilityRC health care hearings will begin shortly.

We'll be live tweeting the hearings all day using the hashtags
#DisabilityRC
#DisabilityRoyalCommission

The livestream can be found here:
disability.royalcommission.gov.au and we are now in session.

We'll be hearing first from Professor Stephen Leeder, who will provide evidence from a more technical side of the Australian health system.

Leeder is an emeritus professor of public health & community medicine at the University of Sydney
#DisabilityRC
Feb 18, 2020 • 94 tweets • 30 min read
We're about to start livetweeting the second day of this #DisabilityRoyalCommission hearing on healthcare.

You can watch or listen here: disability.royalcommission.gov.au

#DisabilityRC Please mute the tag #DisabilityRC if you'd like to skip these tweets.

For those following along, don't forget there are supports available if the evidence is distressing.

pwd.org.au/drc-hub/suppor…
Feb 17, 2020 • 63 tweets • 25 min read
A two-week #DisabilityRC hearing on healthcare for people with cognitive disability begins today.

9news.com.au/national/disab… The hashtag to mute if you don't want to see our tweets about it is #DisabilityRC

The witness list is here: disability.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/w…

The livestream will be here: disability.royalcommission.gov.au

#DisabilityRoyalCommission #OurRoyalCommission