Greens call for a Disability-Led Response to the Disability Royal Commission
To achieve effective reform and inclusivity both State and Federal Government must prioritise and empower disability led leadership. Today in Parliament, Abigail urged the NSW Government to ensure the Disability Royal Commission...
Greens pass motion in support of neurodivergent parents
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the creation and work of the Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association.
Why are braille materials still so widely inaccessible?
Today in Parliament, Abigail successfully passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to increase investment in accessible braille materials for children and young people to remove barriers faced by people who...
The Greens urge Labor to commit to People with Disability Australia's 2024-25 pre-budget requests
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to commit to funding the disability sector in the upcoming budget. Last year's budget invested next to nothing...
The Greens demand a dedicated Minister for Disability
Today in Budget Estimates, NSW Premier Chris Minns acknowledged the Government's shortcomings in addressing the needs of the disability sector. Will he back his words with action and ensure the needs of...
NSW is lagging so far behind on all things accessible transport
Today in Question Time, Abigail asked when we will finally see the new Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport.
Carers play a vital role in our society
Today Abigail spoke about the important role that carers play in the everyday lives of millions of people with disability, older people and children.
Inclusive employment for women with disability
The Victorian Government recently partnered with Women with Disabilities Victoria to fund an employment program supporting women with disability to secure work in health, social and disability services. Women with disability bring...
World Toilet Day 2023
19 November is World Toilet Day! What's that all about? Today Abigail passed a call for the government to eliminate barriers to accessing sanitation faced by 24% of Australians.
Domestic and family violence services are hugely inaccessible for women with disability
Today in Parliament Abigail passed a motion highlighting the significant barriers women with disability face when accessing domestic, family and sexual violence services.