The Tasmanian Disability Education Reform Lobby was established to ensure long term sustainable reform of the Tasmanian Disability Education System.
Joined August 2021
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DisabilityEdTas retweeted
Some days I question what I have achieved with my advocacy. Then I see👇Can’t wait to see a person with disability in this role. So proud to have played a part in making this a reality.@jeremyrockliff @RockliffTeam #Politas #Proud
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
Foundational Supports will impact all people with disability, but how they'll work and what they'll include isn't clear.
Share your thoughts today: surveymonkey.com/r/7PTZJ7L
#FoundationalSupports #DisabilityAdvocacy
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ALT A photo of a young woman with long brown hair wearing a striped grey and white shirt and a hearing aid. She is smiling as she holds her smartphone up to her face. She is in a brightly lit living room. Orange and green text to the left reads: “Have your say on Foundational Supports. Take our short survey today.” The CYDA logo sits bottom left.
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
Did you receive therapy or supports in early childhood because of disability? Are you aged 15 to 30? Researchers from @UniMelb want YOU to join their new study!
EOI and details here: tinyurl.com/bdhzv9jn
#EarlyChildhoodInterventions #DisabilityAdvocacy
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
Today’s government response to the Disability Royal Commission is deeply unsettling for children and young people with disability.
Full statement here: tinyurl.com/2d724da6
#DisabilityRoyalCommission #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusiveEducation #StartingTogetherStayingTogether
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
So the federal government has passed the buck on phasing out of special school segregation to the States. So @JoPalmer @jeremyrockliff @DeanWinterMP @rosaliewoodruff will you support the phasing out of support schools? Are you brave enough to lead inclusive Ed in Aus? #Politas
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
As a previous Board member and long time member of Autism Tas I can’t believe that no Politicians are stepping in to assist this important org to get back on its feet.#Politas 2/2
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
Extremely disappointed that Autism Tasmania has silently been put into voluntary administration. Why has there been no Board statement and how on earth did they end up in this situation. The Board needs to stand up and explain how it got to this. It’s a sad sad day. #Politas 1/2
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
We cannot have a state that has no peak body funded to represent, support and advocate for autistic people and their families. We need to fight to keep Autism Tas operating in some form.#Politas #Imnotgivingupyet
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
This story is why we need a reimagined education system. Segregated settings in mainstream education is still a segregated setting. Our system needs to change and be truly inclusive. @JoPalmer let’s show the Country it can be done #Politas abc.net.au/news/2024-05-24/s…
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
Spending more money to bring young non disabled leaders to visit disabled students in special schools simply reinforces difference and that students with disability belong in segregated settings. #BitterlyDisappointed #Politas
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
🧵 Bitterly disappointed with this policy. Where are any policy references to the Disability Royal Commission recommendations. Spending money on a new support school but NO mention of how inclusion can be improved in mainstream schools. #Politas tas.liberal.org.au/news/2024…
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
Still waiting on an education policy that addresses the ongoing need for reform for students with disability and any policy on ensuring that the recommendations of the disability royal commission will be implemented in Tas. The silence speaks volumes about priorities. #Politas
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
School lunches are good as long as they take into consideration the sensory needs of students with disability. @RockliffTeam really can’t you do better than this👇
How about you release your policy to better support students with disability instead.#Politas
Labor needs to reveal how many teachers or school support staff it will cut to pay for its wildly expensive school lunches promise.
Labor’s latest magic money tree promise will cost $60 million over the next four years based on their own costings.
tas.liberal.org.au/news/2024…
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
@CydaAu have launched a new DREAM Employment Network. It bridges the gap between young people with disability who want to work, and forward-thinking employers who recognise that diversity fosters creativity, innovation, and success.
cyda.org.au/youth-hub/dream-…
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
Tasmanians should be alarmed at these suspension figures. 37 prep students (5 yr olds) were suspended up to the end of term 3. Students with disability are also over represented as a % of all suspensions. 👆is a sign the system is failing #Politas themercury.com.au/truecrimea…
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
There is a real opportunity with the negotiations for the National School Funding Agreement to progress the incentivising of inclusive practice in our schools. Let’s not waste it because the topic of segregated settings is too hard. #Politas sbs.com.au/news/podcast-epis…
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
Disabled kids are being suspended at high rates b/c they’re not getting their disability needs met. @QldAdvocacy along with @PeakCareQld & other partners have a campaign to stop unfair suspensions. Show your support by signing up at below tweet 👇🏼
abc.net.au/news/2023-11-06/q…
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
There is still so much work to do - focus groups talking about data trends is not the answer @RockliffTeam . @jeremyrockliff knows what’s required we just need to get the reform done. No family should have 2 go through what this one has (twice!). #Politas examiner.com.au/story/841234…
DisabilityEdTas retweeted
It’s also interesting that eschool funding numbers are capped #Politas