Disability Inclusion Bill

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I rise to indicate that the Greens support this bill. We understand that there will be amendments. I have a particular question that I want to pose at this point, of which the minister is aware....

Concerns the entire National Disability Insurance Scheme rollout will be delayed in SA

There are concerns the entire rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be delayed in South Australia even though it was supposed to be fully rolled out by the middle of next year. Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent says...

NDIS rollout in SA may miss July deadline as figures reveal significant delays already

ABC NEWS | Sowaibah Hanifie The full rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has suffered another setback, with delays in South Australia leaving almost 800 people in the lurch. The latest NDIS quarterly report shows that, as of mid-year,...

Resignation of Jack Snelling Problems at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital Cuts to disability funding for students in public schools

Andrew Reimer: Kelly Vincent is back in town, State politics at the moment the resignation of Jack Snelling the Health Minister but also there’s a bit of an issue when it comes to disability parking at the new Royal Adelaide...

Report Shines Light on Justice Black Hole

Kelly Vincent has welcomed the report tabling of the Access to Justice Select Committee she established in South Australian Parliament in October 2011. “Dignity for Disability has long been campaigning on issues of justice and people with disability, so we...

Making the Transition from School to Work on 7:30SA

7.30SA 12/7/2013 Making the Transition from School to Work INTERVIEWEES: Sandra Bruys, Lauren’s Mother; Robert Styling, Phoenix Society; Kelly Vincent, Dignity for Disability; Adele Freeman, Josh’s Grandmother; Josh Freeman. ROYAL: The long awaited trials of the National Disability Insurance Scheme...

Removing the Barriers to Justice for People with Disabilities

Dignity for Disability will continue campaigning to remove barriers to justice for people with disabilities at this morning’s Barriers to Justice group Law Week BBQ at Adelaide’s Central Market. “I am really pleased to be joining with the Victim Support...

Yes, Minister, Same Wheel-Chair Repair Done Over a Dozen Times

Kelly Vincent is calling on newly appointed Minister for Disabilities to intervene in an apparent failed trial of new electric wheelchairs before serious injury occurs. Following information received from a constituent that the ‘Optimum’ electric wheelchair fails to meet basic...

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...

Disability Works Australia – Response

Question asked 22 June 2011 The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Disability WORKS Australia is an organisation which, as described on its website, provides employers with access to a single, free and effective contact point for recruiting people with disabilities. A few...