Media Releases
Friday, 10 November 2017
To guarantee our health and wealth, make SA the state of play
Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent calls on the State Government to invest in the future by making playgrounds and other public spaces accessible to all. This week, the New South Wales Government announced a new statewide policy for inclusive play...
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Friday, 3 November 2017
A statement from Kelly Vincent MLC: Getting on with the job
“On behalf of the people of South Australia, I am disappointed in the direction state politics is taking as we move towards the March 17 election,” says Kelly Vincent. “I have worked hard every day during my term as a...
Wednesday, 1 November 2017
Government must act now on elder abuse
Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent has tabled a report of the Elder Abuse Committee in Parliament demanding comprehensive action to stop abuse of older South Australians. “The past two years have been dark days in this state’s history in relation...
Sunday, 29 October 2017
Kelly Vincent negotiates $41m in programs and infrastructure for South Australians with mental illness and disability
Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent has announced a raft of mental health and disability funding initiatives she has negotiated with the state government, worth $41.5 million to South Australians over four years, in return for Dignity Party support for the...
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Build it well – and they will come Universal Design Forum Adelaide
Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent will host the Designing and Building For All, Universal Design Forum in Adelaide on Thursday 26th October, 2017. “I am hosting this event to build on my success in ensuring universal design principles are...
Friday, 13 October 2017
Safety Reminder on White Cane Day
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) is reminding cyclists and other footpath users to be aware of blind and visually impaired people and to use common sense and courtesy. Cyclists are reminded to keep left, give way to...
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
World Mental Health Day
Celebrate World Mental Health Day with the Mental Health Mind Game This World Mental Health Day the Mental Health Coalition of SA is asking us to play the Mental Health Mind Game. ‘Developed by people living with a mental illness...
Saturday, 7 October 2017
Kelly Vincent launches metro lower house team for 2018 17 candidates for March 17th
Kelly Vincent launched a large team of metropolitan lower house candidates today in preparation for the March 17th, 2018 South Australian Election. “The growing size of our candidate teams over the years indicates how serious we are about maintaining and...
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
Dignity Party Leader Kelly Vincent to support launch of Ice Factor Plus program.
Dignity Party Leader Kelly Vincent to support launch of Ice Factor Plus program. Media Release: SA Ice Arena & Marie Shaw QC Launch of Ice Factor Plus program Tuesday 26 September at 12.30pm the SAISF Ice Arena Launches The Ice...
Monday, 25 September 2017
Dignity Party demands bipartisan approach to court evidence disaster
Dignity Party MP Kelly Vincent demands that the Government and Opposition ensure today's Cabinet meetings vote to prioritise the passage of legislation, which retrospectively allows children's video evidence to be heard in court. This follows last week's revelation that bureaucratic bungling within SA Health meant Child Protection Services...
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Parliament must find new voice
Dan Jervis-Bardy | City Messenger WHEN the new South Australian Parliament sits for the first time in the coming months, it will be without its most fearless voice. The convoluted Upper House elections are yet to be finalised, but, barring...
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