A MITEY toast to all the Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, Brothers and other inspiring role models in our lives. 🙌 Thanks for cracking terrible jokes and teaching us how to spread Vegemite right. Happy Father's Day! 🍞💛 #Vegemite #TastesLikeAustralia #FathersDay
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After facing mental health challenges himself, Michael Bowles, a Brisbane dad of four and a PhD student, is researching suicide in the construction industry. He’s challenging other dads to make time for mental health this Father’s Day. #FathersDay
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Just highlighting our research scholarship opps for 2023. I'd love to supervise anyone working or interested in postgrad research in disability, social security law or frontline administrative justice. Note in particular the flexible scholarships available for PwD.
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Scholarship round @latrobe now open! Apply to do a PhD or Research Master @latrobelaw & join a vibrant and supportive research community. Applications in law in context, IL & comp law, & public law particularly welcome. latrobe.edu.au/research/gradu
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🗣️ Chris Chippendale, Executive Lead Disability Reform, spoke with about the need for an attitude shift towards people with disability in the workforce.
🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/9Bf450KyqWy
#Disability #EmploymentWithoutBarriers #DisabilityEmployment #JobSummit
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Please join us in welcoming as the new Chancellor of CQUniversity! Mr Innes will be officially installed during the Rockhampton graduation ceremony on 6 December.
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How many Chancellors has CQU had before appointing Mr Innes?
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Similar for people with intellectual disability.
Wait expectantly for a response. Don’t assume the person hasn’t got one coming.
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A very good thing to remember for anyone with communication difficulties. twitter.com/carlystroke/st…
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Make a video about it! Applications for the Simply Open Awards is now open and closes on September 12, 2022. To find out more visit: simplyopen.io/awards
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Thank you you have been a mentor to me for many years and it's been an absolute privilege to be part of and to pursue its mission with you!
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Today I attended my last board meeting of the Attitude Foundation. I leave the organisation in good hands, proud of what has been achieved towards changing community attitudes about people with disabilities. There has been progress, but still much to do.
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"My whole life it hasn't changed": Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott has called for an increase in workplace participation for Australians living with a disability during the government's jobs and skills summit in Canberra.
Read more on the jobs summit: trib.al/gCrrVFL
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Check out what has been achieved at attitude.org.au
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Today I attended my last board meeting of the Attitude Foundation. I leave the organisation in good hands, proud of what has been achieved towards changing community attitudes about people with disabilities. There has been progress, but still much to do.
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At the Building Ministers’ Meeting last week, NSW had the opportunity to improve #accessibility for all, but chose not to.
Minister , why have you turned your back on people with #disability, seniors and those recovering from injury and illness?
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A big congratulations from everyone at ADCET to on his appointment as Chancellor for . Mr Graeme Innes AM has had a long association with ADCET and has been very generous with his support and guidance over many years🙌
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National Awards for Disability Leadership 2022 nominations now open!
Read more: rebrand.ly/DisabilityAwar
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PWDA's deputy CEO, Carolyn Hodge, is at the Jobs Summit bright and early to talk about the need for people with disability to earn at least minimum wages and have greater opportunities for careers in open employment.
#EndSegregation #JobSummit
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Thank you for this opportunity to be your new Chancellor!
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Thank you so much to Aniko Press for publishing my review of 's excellent anthology, We've Got This! 📚❤️
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. researchers have found every Australian throws out nearly $1,000 of food a year, and families with children are among the worst wasters. This new study shares shopping habits for parents to save dollars, and rescue food from the scrap bucket.
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Congratulations to on his appointment as ’s next Chancellor. Graeme will bring to the role vast leadership & governance experience, great intellect, humility & wit… and a wonderful fit with CQU’s values & commitment to broadening access to higher education.
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CQU has appointed trailblazing human rights leader Mr Graeme Innes AM as its fourth Chancellor. Mr Innes will be officially installed as Chancellor on 6 December 2022. READ MORE: ow.ly/asvX50Ku8aX #HigherEducation #Accessibility #Inclusion #CQUniversity
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Wouldnt it be great if pubs and clubs in tassie used the $5K grant money to make venues more accessible. A paint job wont fix those steps 😉 🦽
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If you think he’s been a bit quiet lately, it’s because we’ve been waiting for this news to be public - so very proud of all you have achieved. Can’t wait to see what you do next 💕🎉
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CQU has appointed trailblazing human rights leader Mr Graeme Innes AM as its fourth Chancellor. Mr Innes will be officially installed as Chancellor on 6 December 2022. READ MORE: ow.ly/asvX50Ku8aX #HigherEducation #Accessibility #Inclusion #CQUniversity
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The #NSW government’s refusal to enforce basic #accessibility standards for new homes is 'salt in the wound' for people with disabilities, and will force more than 1 million Australians to continue living in ill-suited dwellings.
buff.ly/3cx2tBq via @TheGuardianAus
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So great to see this... with the right systems in place, disability does not have to limit the impact we can have in the world
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Find out all about 's An Eye to the Future project and upcoming #Employment symposium for anyone who wants to explore how to employ someone who is blind or vision impaired.
Visit the website: eyetothefuture.com.au
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Embracing Flexibility – Benefits of Increasing Employment for People with Disability | Mirage News miragenews.com/embracing-flex
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At last - an appointment of a University Chancellor we can be proud of! Well done Graeme and well done CQU for finding such a warrior for human dignity and equality!
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One of the barriers commonly faced by #PeopleWithDisability is feeling unsafe sharing information about their #Disability in the workplace.
Learn how you be part of the solution here: ow.ly/RCGu50KpQcQ
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How do we rebuild trust with the #NDIS ? Had a great chat about this! youtube.com/watch?v=P_cvqX
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I am very excited about taking on this role
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CQU has appointed trailblazing human rights leader Mr Graeme Innes AM as its fourth Chancellor. Mr Innes will be officially installed as Chancellor on 6 December 2022. READ MORE: ow.ly/asvX50Ku8aX #HigherEducation #Accessibility #Inclusion #CQUniversity
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"One of the strong messages that came through is that giving opportunities to people with a disability is .. good for business it breaks down some of those stereotypes and those imagined barriers"
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The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is about 10% - what do you want to get that number down to?
"I absolutely do want to close the gap, I think people with a disability deserve the same opportunity as those leaving without a disability"
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Settle back and let #MushroomFM take care of the entertainment, with some great music and friendly conversation. If you join us next hour, you'll hear Graeme Innes with Deep Dive. You're gonna love it!
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New Research on the Relationship Between Facebook Friendships and Economic Opportunity #Meta about.fb.com/news/2022/08/n Thank you for giving voice to the most impt take out of this study on .It confirmed "Who you know" to get ahead. 😡
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God I love and and would go to the moon and back with both of them. Rare gems.
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"The Govt has inherited a toxic swamp of bad decisions": Repeal the Stage 3 tax cuts legislation!
If not, consider a #SuperProfits tax:
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WATCH – , our panel and guests discuss today’s big issues on The Drum: fb.watch/fcaLWHncq9/
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TONIGHT: We mark six months on from devastating floods in Australia, as delays in recovery efforts mean victims are still waiting for suitable housing – what does Australia need to do to be ready for the next natural disaster? #TheDrum
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Australia's wealthy are getting wealthier, but the nation lags behind on philanthropic giving from high net worth individuals. A new report sheds light on the problem and some solutions.
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Joining :
- , Senior Consultant, Public Affairs at and Liberal Party Member
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- Eddie Lloyd, Lawyer & Greens Party Member
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ALSO: Aussie Astrophysicist Professor joins the panel to discuss a return to the moon – is it a worthwhile endeavour?
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