Kelly Vincent – ABC Adelaide Interview on young people with disabilities being housed in residential aged care facilities

Ali Clarke: Kelly Vincent has called. Kelly Vincent: I think we often forget that people with disabilities also have an economic contribution to make to society. Of course when you’re in a nursing home, shut out from the community it’s...

Inclusive Directions

Speech to Inclusive Directions 'Towards Tomorrow;unlocking the potential within' November 15, 2016 It’s a pleasure to be with you this morning.  In a moment, I will introduce you to Chris Ulmer, but before I do so, being a politician, I...

Kelly Vincent – Vision Australia Interview on the KYD-X Expo, NDIS and Borderline Personality Disorder

On Wednesday 19 October, Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent was interviewed on radio station Vision Australia to discuss South Australia's first kids and youth disability expo, KYD-X. Ms Vincent also discussed the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Borderline Personality Disorder...

KYD-X (Kids and Youth Disability Expo) Official Opening

Speech opening the Kids and Youth Disability Expo October 15, 2016 Good morning KYD-X!!  I’m Kelly Vincent, Dignity for Disability’s member of the Legislative Council.  I acknowledge that we meet today on Kaurna land.  It’s a pleasure to be able...

Kelly Vincent – Vision Australia Interview on Mental Health Week and the KYD-X Expo

On Wednesday 12 October, Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent was interviewed on radio station Vision Australia to discuss Mental Health Week and the misconceptions and issues people with disabilities face when trying to access mental health support services. Ms...

Opening Address to Julia Farr Youth Conference

Thank you for having me here today to open the inaugural Julia Farr Youth Conference. I’d like to acknowledge distinguished guests, state and federal MPs, the organising Committee, conference delegates and very importantly, you all as young people with disabilities....

Make South Australia A+ on Autism: Dignity for Disability Launches Autism Policy

Dignity for Disability today released a policy to improve the lives of South Australians with autism, anchored by the establishment of a state-wide autism plan. "South Australians with autism are at the mercy of a system that provides piecemeal support...

Make Young People Count – Dignity for Disability Releases Youth Policy

Respecting young people’s intelligence and providing them with strong support networks are the goals of Dignity for Disability’s youth policy, which the party released today. Party Leader Kelly Vincent MLC said the policy had been written to address issues young...

Funding Cuts Block Path for at Risk Youth

Dignity for Disability's candidate for Little Para, Scott Whelan, says unexpected and unjustified cuts to government funding of Barkuma's successful Better Pathways program, which assists students with disability and disadvantage who are disengaged from school, defies logic and will result...