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August 9, 2022

Indigenous people with disabilities face racism and ableism. What’s needed is action not another report

John Gilroy, University of Sydney

Reports of barriers facing Indigenous people with disability in remote communities are not new. Let’s stop relying on old excuses.

Three Rivers by Aunty Lorraine Brown and Aunty Narelle Thomas, from the Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation. This artwork was commissioned by the Research Centre for Children and Families and the image represents the importance of keeping children in out-of-home care connected to Kinship and culture. Provided by author

July 23, 2021

How caring for children can help Aboriginal Elders during lockdown

Susan Collings, University of Sydney; Irene Wardle, University of Sydney, and John Gilroy, University of Sydney

Pandemic-induced lockdowns have brought up challenges for children in out-of-home care and their carers. However, Kinship care provided unexpected positives for Aboriginal elders and their families.

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May 5, 2021

Here’s why the planned NDIS reforms discriminate against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

John Gilroy, University of Sydney

As a Koori bloke who lives with disability, I believe the proposed framework is disrespectful and discriminatory towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Australia sees higher rates of disability in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than the non-Indigenous population. From shutterstock.com

May 26, 2019

Why Aboriginal voices need to be front and centre in the disability Royal Commission

John Gilroy, University of Sydney and Jennifer Smith-Merry, University of Sydney

The experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians must be at the forefront of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

The individual centred NDIS model can help service providers ensure their dealings with Indigenous Australians are culturally appropriate. Barbara Dieu/Flickr

July 7, 2016

Understanding the NDIS: the scheme does not yet address all the needs of Indigenous people with disabilities

John Gilroy, University of Sydney

The NDIS provides an opportunity to address the shortfalls of the former institutionalised service system, some of which uniquely impact Indigenous Australians.

Aunty Gayle Rankine, chairperson of the First Peoples Disability Network, is the subject of a portrait from Unfinished Business, a photographic project by Belinda Mason. Belinda Mason/Unfinished Business

December 3, 2014

Indigenous Australians can take pride in disability policy gains

John Gilroy, University of Sydney and Nicholas Biddle, Australian National University

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD), December 3, is important for commemorating the successes and efforts of the disability rights movement. The theme this year is Sustainable Development…

Government data shows Aboriginal people are twice as likely to have a core activity limitation as non-Aboriginal people. AAP Image/Karen Michelmore

December 2, 2011

Changes needed to close the gap for Indigenous Australians with disabilities

John Gilroy, University of Sydney

Alongside high rates of incarceration, unemployment, homelessness and some of the poorest health outcomes in Australia, Indigenous people’s access and use of disability services is under-representative…

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