NDIS: Rhetoric versus Reality? This project aims to explore the realities of living with intellectual disability in Australia, and the impact of individualised funding arising from the introduction of the NDIS. The study will examine, within this era of disability reform, how people with intellectual disability are having their needs met, and the extent to which they are involved in decision-making about their lives. The study will be conducted over three years using a mixed method design. It wi ....NDIS: Rhetoric versus Reality? This project aims to explore the realities of living with intellectual disability in Australia, and the impact of individualised funding arising from the introduction of the NDIS. The study will examine, within this era of disability reform, how people with intellectual disability are having their needs met, and the extent to which they are involved in decision-making about their lives. The study will be conducted over three years using a mixed method design. It will specifically examine the relationship between self-directed individualised funding and its effect on personal well-being, self-esteem and voice, choice and control. People with intellectual disability will act as co-researchers within the study.Read moreRead less
Walking my path: NSW Indigenous LGBTIQ+ peoples' experiences & aspirations. There is little known about the experiences, needs and aspirations of Indigenous gender and/or sexuality diverse peoples in New South Wales. This means that government, corporate and community sectors lack information on how to secure their social, economic and cultural inclusion. In collaboration with local Aboriginal community controlled organisations, the project will create new knowledge about the key events and expe ....Walking my path: NSW Indigenous LGBTIQ+ peoples' experiences & aspirations. There is little known about the experiences, needs and aspirations of Indigenous gender and/or sexuality diverse peoples in New South Wales. This means that government, corporate and community sectors lack information on how to secure their social, economic and cultural inclusion. In collaboration with local Aboriginal community controlled organisations, the project will create new knowledge about the key events and experiences shaping Indigenous gender/sexuality diverse peoples' immediate needs and longer-term aspirations in NSW. This will inform the development of culturally and gender/sexuality appropriate service provision and promote social cohesion and community (re)connections through engagement with community, economy and culture. Read moreRead less