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In addition , children with disabilities need to be taught protective behaviours ; their families must know what to look out for ; and staff in residential care centres need training in how to identify signs of emotional and behavioural change that signal that children are at risk of sexual abuse . books
the ten demandments
According to the author of The Ten Demandments Martin Wren , as many as half the people in receipt of the Disability Support Pension are willing and able to work , but most members of society don ’ t believe they ’ re up to it .
Llewellyn also points to the common misconception that specialists are the only people who can deal with disability . She urges non-specialist teachers to see beyond any impairment and teach ‘ the child ’. Historically , we have relied on specialised medical people and now we have allied health professionals looking out for people with disability . Her fear is that , particularly under the NDIS , they will start to be seen as the ones with the knowledge whereas there are simple things that everyone in the community can do for children with disabilities to keep them safe : “ Watch them , notice them , don ’ t turn away from them .”
Commissioner Coates outlined ten elements that would make an institution safe for a child . They cover leadership , culture , communication , equity , staff , training and families . The takeaway message from the symposium was loud and clear : much improvement is needed to make things better for children in institutional settings and there is a strong possibility that this royal commission can make it happen .
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As CEO of one of Australia ’ s most effective disability employment service providers , Nova , Wren argues that successive governments are missing a vital economic opportunity . He says that with effective training and support , over 350,000 people would simultaneously stop drawing benefits and start paying tax . Wren also argues that employment is a vital pathway to achieving an inclusive community and that society is better off when people with significant barriers are supported to become more independent .
In The Ten Demandments Wren explains how disability employment services can do better by jobseekers ; demonstrates the standard people with disability should expect when seeking an employment service ; and demands we improve our intentions to achieve the best results for each job seeker . employmentfirst . com / index . php / the-book
the adventures of hydro girl : city of madness
The Adventures of Hydro Girl comic aims to combat stigma , disrupt shame , raise awareness , increase empowerment , and advance social change for people with Hydrocephalus – referred to as water on the brain .
Singer , songwriter and co-writer / artist , Sarah
Renehan was born with Hydrocephalus . In 2011 , after spending a lengthy time in hospital , and enduring another four brain surgeries , Sarah founded The Brain Drain Project , a website that provides support and raises funds for those living with the condition . This experience encouraged Sarah , in collaboration with her brother John , to introduce the world to Hydro Girl . The series features Sam - a young girl with Hydrocephalus , which has given her superpowers . It ’ s up to Sam and her team to fight the villainous Mad Migraine before he destroys Blue Lake City . sarahrenehan . wixsite . com / hydrogirlofficial / store linkonline . com . au books
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