Department for Education and Child Development’s Policy on Seatbelt Buckle Guards – Response

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: The Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) has a policy, I understand, in relation to buckle guards in DECD-funded taxis which appears to contradict the rest of the country. To explain, a buckle guard is a...

Child Abuse Report Line / Children with Disabilities

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Children with disabilities represent a higher proportion of children in care than the broader population. There are a range of reasons for this. In some cases, children have disabilities caused by abuse and neglect. In other instances,...

Specialised Equipment to Promote Play

Published in The Guardian Messenger, page 14 NOVITA Children's Services says specialised play equipment means children with a disability can "play alongside their peers". "All children deserve the opportunity to enjoy outdoor play, but some traditional play equipment is inaccessible...

When will there be some justice for children with disabilities?

Kelly Vincent has today called on Minister Portolesi to conduct a review of bus services for students with disabilities following a shocking situation in Ballarat highlighted today. “Today’s story exposing the case of twelve year old girl with a disability...

National Council of Women South Australia – Council Meeting

Thank you for having me here to speak with you tonight, it is a great privilege. Millicent had made the suggestion I talk about the good, the bad and the ugly, but that I should pick what I cared to...

Child protection for children with disabilities – Response

23/02/2011 The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister representing the Minister for Disabilities a question about child protection for children with disabilities. Leave granted. The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: As my fellow...

Address in Reply

Adjourned debate on motion for adoption (resumed on motion). The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I rise to support the adoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor's speech and I wish to thank His Excellency for his ongoing service to...

Gonski Report: SA Students with Disabilities Left Behind

Kelly Vincent says today’s release of the Gonski Report confirms that the needs of South Australians with disabilities are being ignored by our school system. In his far-reaching analysis of national education funding, businessman David Gonski has highlighted spending on...

Christies Beach Bus Case

“Today at Christies Beach Court all charges against the bus driver alleged to have abused children with disabilities were dropped. “We don’t have much information on why the charges are no longer being pursued, but this event certainly provides a...

Whyalla OT Conference Speech

19th Annual Occupational Therapy Country Forum – Whyalla Thank you for having me here to speak with you today, it is a great privilege. I want to talk about the connections in the disability community which keep us strong, and...