Abuse in Disability Services - a podcast by Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation

The Family and Community Development Commmittee (Victorian Government) have been undertaking the review over the last year calling for submission into the inquiry into Abuse and Diginity in Disability Services. Pauline and Norrie talk about the history of abuse in instituations in Victoria and the culture of control over people with a disability, and how hard it is for people to speak up.  AMIDA is an advocacy group formed by people who have a lived experience of living in these institutions.  AMIDA runs information sessions and outreach in the community about rights and self advocacy, for more info www.amida.org.au

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