Improving employment outcomes for people with disability
Today in Parliament Abigail successfully passed a call for the Government to take direct action to improve employment outcomes for people with Disability in our state.
Restrictive practices: A pathway to elimination
The Disability Royal Commission published a damning report calling for all governments to phase out restrictive practices urgently.
ADA does not properly protect people in our state
The Greens stood firmly against the ADA (Religious Vilification Bill) - which is completely failing queer people, people with disability, sex workers and more.
Serena Ovens' advocacy for people with disability
Today Abigail spoke about the incredible advocacy of Serena Ovens, who is stepping down from role of CEO of PDCN.
Blind and deaf people deserve their democratic rights
Today Abigail secured a commitment from the Upper House to implement the necessary reforms to allow blind and Deaf people to exercise their democratic right to serve on jury duty.
Mandatory Minimum Accessibility Standards For All homes
Today Abigail called for NSW to follow the lead of almost every other state in Australia and implement mandatory minimum accessibility standards for all homes.
Greens secure funding for One Stop Shop disability clinic
Today in Parliament Abigail passed a call for NSW Health to fund on a trial basis the One Stop Shop disability clinic in Westmead Hospital, which is currently operated entirely by volunteers.
2023 Policy Initiative - Disability Accessibility & Inclusion
There are over 1 million people in New South Wales with a disability. Disabled people have a right to live full and active lives alongside everyone else – but significant barriers still...
Greens motion calls for more AUSLAN interpreters
The shortage in the Auslan interpreter workforce needs to be addressed by this government.
NSW Parliamentary proceedings to be translated into Auslan, in groundbreaking first steps towards accessibility for Deaf community
The NSW Parliament's Upper House has this morning committed to a number of groundbreaking steps to make NSW Parliament accessible to the Deaf community.