The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Very briefly, Dignity for Disability supports the Hon. Mr Dawkins’ motion and congratulates MATES in Construction for their valuable contribution to mental health awareness and worker safety. I had the great privilege of meeting with some… Continue Reading Mates in Construction | Motion
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I thank you, Mr President, and the chamber for the indulgence of allowing me to change the speaking order somewhat. Dignity for Disability is pleased to support the amendments, as it considers it important that we… Continue Reading Family Relationships (Surrogacy) Amendment Bill
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation a question regarding the APY Land Rights (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2014. Leave granted. The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Last night… Continue Reading Parliamentary question without notice | APY Lands
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: A number of academics across Australia have been researching the issue of workforce planning in the disability sector, particularly with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rollout imminent. My office regularly advocates on behalf of constituents… Continue Reading Question without notice | Disability Workforce Planning
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister representing the Minister for Disabilities questions about the unmet needs list in South Australia. Leave granted. The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: When I was first… Continue Reading Question without notice | Disability Unmet Need
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I will just briefly indicate that Dignity for Disability strongly supports this bill. We have been very pleased to work constructively with the government on this issue and other issues pertaining to the Disability Justice Plan… Continue Reading Criminal Law Consolidation (Sexual Offences – Cognitive Impairment) Amendment Bill
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Very briefly, for the assistance of the council, I indicate that I will not be supporting the passage of this bill at this particular time. I would like to thank the Hon. Tammy Franks particularly for… Continue Reading Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I rise to second the motion. Dignity for Disability and myself did not have a direct relationship with the former member for Mitcham. However, I understand that her work and commitment within the disability sector in… Continue Reading Heather Southcott Condolence
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: As the Hon. Mr Darley has pointed out, this bill is basically a reincarnation (if I may call it that) of his bill. We supported the Hon. Mr Darley’s bill and we will support this bill… Continue Reading Evidence (Journalists) Amendment Bill | Second Reading
I speak today as co-mover of this motion, as a passionate advocate for people with borderline personality disorder and the family and friends who care for them. Since I first became aware of this mental health issue more than three… Continue Reading Speech on Borderline Personality Disorder
Kelly Vincent
