Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent is happy to see an outbreak of common sense with negotiations between the Adelaide City Council and the Stadium Management Authority brokered today to ensure that people with disability can attend events at the… Continue Reading Parking solution beyond Pinky Flat

Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent has held a public meeting discussing the legislative and policy changes needed in emergency management following shortcomings in the system during the Sampson Flat bushfires. Demonstrating just how important this issue is for the… Continue Reading Emergency preparedness: a responsibility and a right

Who: This is a public event and everyone wishing to celebrate the life of Stella Young is invited. In particular, we welcome people in the disability community, the arts community and all who wish to pay tribute to Ms Stella… Continue Reading Memorial service Adelaide screening for the fabulous Stella Young

On International Day of People with Disability, Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent is pleased to see the South Australian Parliament taking steps towards improving access to criminal justice for people with disabilities by passing the Criminal Law Consolidation (Sexual… Continue Reading First legislative steps breaking down the barriers to justice

On International Day of People with Disability, Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent is calling on the Australian Government to immediately release additional funds from the National Disability Insurance Levy, collected via the Medicare levy. “The NDIS commenced in July… Continue Reading Future Funds needed now for a better present

Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent has today called on the Premier to establish a Judicial Inquiry into the abuse of people with disabilities in institutional group homes. Responding to Four Corners episode In Our Care, which shed light on… Continue Reading Demand for judicial inquiry to uncover abuse in SA

Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent and Greens Mental Health Spokesperson Tammy Franks MLC, have this evening successfully passed their motion on Borderline Personality Disorder through the Legislative Council, without the support of the Government. “It is encouraging to see… Continue Reading Government denies fairy tale ending to the Cinderella of mental illness

Dignity for Disability MLC, Kelly Vincent has this afternoon introduced a motion to Parliament for Disability in All Policy (DiAP) to be adopted by the South Australian Government. “The Government already has a Health in All Policy (HiAP) initiative in… Continue Reading Nothing about us, without us

Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent and Greens Mental Health Spokesperson Tammy Franks MLC, have today called on the state government to fund a state-wide specialised service for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). “On World Mental Health Day, after so many… Continue Reading World Mental Health Day: It’s time to get the Cinderella of mental illness to the ball

Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent has expressed concern today regarding the Department of Education and Child Development’s unilateral decision making without knowledge of its Minister. “Earlier this week I received a letter from the Minister for Education and Child… Continue Reading Has DECD gone commando on its Minister?