The Autonomous Autistic

My take on yesterday's announcements in a nutshell: The sustainability maths behind this foundational support fantasy just isn't adding up.

Reframing Autism Yellow Ladybugs Amaze Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia & New Zealand

Labor's $2bil fantasy: Socialising autistic kids into thriving neurotypical adults I wrote most of this piece in early 2024, in reaction to rollout of the Inklings program. Because I know how getting “socialised” into meeting neurotypical standards - in schools, or otherwise - works out for autistic kids who grow up to be autistic adults like me and what it can mean for our ad...

More than 8200 people have already signed Jenny Miller's petition to release the sealed Robodebt Royal Commission chapter.

I signed it for Jarrad Madgwick and Rhys Cauzzo, and for the pain Kath and Jenny live with every day. For everyone else harmed, whose lives were irreparably damaged.

For everyone else that could be harmed in future if history repeats itself in the absence of transparency and accountability over the most serious failings.

History must show the truth of what happened and who was responsible for the harms perpetrated on the people they victimised and treated like criminals for needing help.

You cannot change the culture that enabled Robodebt when the most important findings remain shrouded in secrecy.

Sign the Petition Hold the National Anti-Corruption Commission Accountable for Robodebt In justices

❌ "This Bill was developed without true co-design, bypassing the voices of those most impacted." The Face-to-Face with Senators: Every Australian Counts Legislation Update Forum made it clear: the lack of genuine consultation and co-design is unacceptable. Policies that affect people with disabilities must be shaped by those with lived experience. Don’t forget, the deadline for feedback is now 25th August.

MEDIA STATEMENT: Rumours of back door deals to re-institutionalise people with disability, forcing individuals, parents and carers to give up their rights to choice and control over NDIS supports

FPDN joins calls from other advocates, including The National Network of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls (The National Network), who have also expressed their deep concerns about the increasing institutionalisation of people with disability throughout the current NDIS reforms.

“First Nations people with disability, particularly our women sit at the intersection of multiple discriminatory policies, laws and agendas. We are bearing the brunt of a number of sweeping changes that are being implemented at odds with the government’s commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Enough is enough, we will not sit idly by while our communities have our rights violated”, says Woppaburra women and FPDN Head of Policy, Tahlia-Rose Vanissum.

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