Freedom from Exploitation, Abuse and Neglect

Article 16 – Freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse
The Universal Declaration on Human Rights (the Universal Declaration) was adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 1948.
Australia was a founding member of the UN and played a prominent role in the negotiation of the UN Charter in 1945. Australia was also one of eight nations involved in drafting the Universal Declaration.
Australia has remained a supporter of human rights throughout international treaty negotiations. Australia has ratified almost all of the major international human rights instruments.
In 2008 Australia ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Why do we need a convention for persons with disabilities?
Don’t people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else?
The rights outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in perfect world, would be enough to protect everyone.
But in practice certain groups have fared far worse than others and international conventions are in place to protect and promote the human rights of these groups, including around 650 million individuals, or around 10 per cent of people, in the world living with disabilities.
News, information & articles:

DDWA’s NDIS Parent / Carer Training 2019 Catalogue
DDWA’s NDIS Parent & Carer Training 2019 Catalogue

DDWA’s NDIS Parent / Carer Training 2019 Calendar
DDWA’s NDIS Parent & Carer Training 2019 Calendar

DDWA’s NDIS Parent / Carer Training 2020 Catalogue
DDWA’s NDIS Parent & Carer Training 2020 Flyer

Inclusion Australia (NCID) Open Letter to the Prime Minister – Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
Open Letter to the Prime Minister: Royal Commission must be accessible to people with intellectual disability

DDWA’s NDIS Parent / Carer Training for 2019 & 2020
Which training course would you like to register to attend? Our complete Catalogue is here to view and download!

Getting arrested: What to do!
This course is being held in Victoria Park over 2 days – 5th & 12th December 2018:
Amanda and Simon from the Disability Justice team are running a course to help you to know your rights and what to do if you get arrested.

Access for ALL: That means cognitive access too!
How we can make participation accessible for people who find it hard to understand or express concepts? Beth Marchbank explores this area.

Know your Legal Rights: The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and other legislation
Which laws help you get access to what you need.

Canada Study Tour: Workshop Presentation
Canada Study Tour 2017: View the presentation here.