@ellenffb

One eyed feminist🏳️‍🌈. Employed in policy & research. Interested in work which addresses & prevents harm, discrimination & improves social justice

 Kaurna land, Adelaide plains
Joined September 2010
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‘Absolutely no excuse’: Australians with disability paid lower super rate in supported employment theguardian.com/australia-ne…

‘Absolutely no excuse’: Australians with disability paid lower super rate in supported employment

Exclusive: Advocates say outdated and contradictory workplace laws are to blame for the disparity

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2 uber drivers refused. 1 drove past, 2nd stopped and argued. I share this evidence because I want laws to be critiqued. I want us to examine real accountability & deterrent measures. PS - I don’t want advice on how to educate better, nor how to pre-arrange “nice” drivers.
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Of course theres more for me to improve on in my own communication and I do actually spend a LOT of time reflecting on this & talking to folk whom I value. I’m conscious of how often we educate disabled person on how to do better instead of critiquing discriminatory behaviour.
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@ashleyann_atx16 Dec 2023
neurodivergent people deserve to be trusted that they are capable and able to carry out their job functions. they may do it in a different way. they may break the unwritten rules. they may strictly follow rules others break. it may take them longer. they will get the job done.
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Jess Walton@JessHealyWalton17 Dec 2023
Image description: a crowd of people in Naarm / Melbourne standing in front of the State Library, holding Palestinian flags and signs, some wearing keffiyehs. The sky is blue. #AltTextPalestine #Alt4You
WACA@akaWACA17 Dec 2023
Tarneen ends her speech reading out Rafaat Aleer’s poem ‘If I must die’. The crowd recites with her. #FreePalestine
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Breaking: Israeli tank targets Monastery of Mother Teresa of Merciful Love, a place of worship and refuge for over 54 people with disabilities. The attack destroys fuel tank, power source, and renders the monastery uninhabitable.
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George Taleporos@drgeorgethecrip15 Dec 2023
The NDIS Review wants to force us to use registered providers. We all know how tragically that ended for Anne-Marie Smith. The evidence is clear, registration does not keep people safe. @Jen_Hargrave can explain. abc.net.au/news/2023-12-14/i…

Directors of former NDIS provider to stand trial over death of Ann Marie Smith

Two directors of a former NDIS provider charged over the death of Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith, who died while in full-time care, have been committed to stand trial.

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Would anyone like to buy some Australian bird & plant greeting cards (blank)? Prints are my own original artworks (pastels). 15 cards for AU $50 10 cards for AU $35 or 7 cards for AU$25 Limited availability. Message to arrange payment & postage. Instagram: @ cardsbyellen
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My morning was spent reading EoIs for a support worker job listing. The job outlined a practical task - no info about my feelings. Responses were loaded with assumptions like: “It must be so hard/difficult for you. I feel so blessed. I love to help ppl like you.” My reply:
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Not really on twitter X much these days. Finished phd & its been with examiners since october. Post-phd, I got obsessed with studying australian native flora & fauna & dug out my old pastel set. I really can spend days scribbling away, totally focused despite hands cramping.
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Sooo happy to hear the news that @RosemaryKayess is named new disability discrimination commissioner for next 5 years.
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Fresh off the press! “Shifting power to people with disability in co-designed research “⁦ @SalRob310⁩ ⁦⁦@KMeowski⁩ ⁦@KarenRFisher⁩ tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Shifting power to people with disability in co-designed research

This paper explores tensions navigated by researchers and project leaders when involving people with disability as experts in co-design and in the core team. Part of an evaluation aiming to improve...

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Heidi La Paglia Reid@heidilapaglia30 Oct 2023
So great to see someone finally talking about the invisibility of women and girls with disabilities in the #DisabilityRC #FinalReport @Jen_Hargrave This is a huge omission that has not had enough air time! @AfdoOffice #AFDOConference
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canberratimes.com.au/story/8…

Segregation of Australian people with disability must end

It is time for action and real solutions.

canberratimes.com.au
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Graeme Innes@Graemeinnes3 Oct 2023
Check out the law report on the ABC today for my comments on the results of the disability royal commission
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BlindNewWorld@BlindNewWorld20 Sep 2023
Nature is for everyone - but, unfortunately, outdoor spaces often pose #accessibility challenges. Here, seven #DisabilityAdvocates talk about #ableism and access in the great outdoors. #BlindNewWorld wilderness.org/articles/blog…

7 disability advocates talk about accessibility and ableism outdoors

People with disabilities often face obstacles or unwelcoming environments when they try to use outdoor spaces. A growing movement of disability advocates and online communities is actively working to...

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Aussies: Would love ideas for what to do in Hobart as long as its accessible on public transport. Will be doing 4 days hiking the 3 capes next week. I have a tad bit of spare time in hobart on my way to and from 3 capes.
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Voting YES for a better future for Aboriginal & Torres strait islanders
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