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Disability Rights in Real Life

EQL NEWS & BLOG

This is a blog for law nerds and the disability community alike. Posts will cover the experience of establishing a disability rights law firm, everyday experiences of people with disabilities and some latest news, events and cases. Highly recommend all of these topics are read with a relaxing cup of coffee or tea at the ready.

We also post our latest media engagements and stories here.

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Census Night for the disability community

Aug 10, 2021

Census Night for the disability community

A one-stop information spot for people with disabilities of all situations filling out their Census.

Guest on ListenAble Podcast - Natalie Wade

Aug 18, 2020

Guest on ListenAble Podcast - Natalie Wade

Natalie Wade, Founder of EQL is interviewed by Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin for ListenAble.

The Advertiser - Carer's Arrest 'is crucial for change'

Aug 7, 2020

The Advertiser - Carer's Arrest 'is crucial for change'

Arrest of carer in Ann-Marie Smith's case sees advocates call for change

ABC News - Ann-Marie Smith's case shocked the public, but got the Neale family thinking

Jul 12, 2020

ABC News - Ann-Marie Smith's case shocked the public, but got the Neale family thinking

Wills and Estates issues facing families and people with disabilities

ABC Breakfast Radio - Strengthening safeguarding for South Australians with disability

Jun 16, 2020

ABC Breakfast Radio - Strengthening safeguarding for South Australians with disability

Radio interview by David Bevan with Natalie Wade and other disability advocates on strengthening safeguarding in SA.

The Advertiser - Death of Ann Marie Smith highlights worrying rise in complaints

May 24, 2020

The Advertiser - Death of Ann Marie Smith highlights worrying rise in complaints

A rise in complaints of abuse and neglect in the wake of Ann-Marie Smith's death

Every Australian Counts Opinion article - Funding sexual supports - NDIS

May 18, 2020

Every Australian Counts Opinion article - Funding sexual supports - NDIS

Dr George Taleporos writes about an AAT decision to fund sexual supports under the NDIS

Natalie Wade nominated for The Advertiser's Woman of The Year

Dec 10, 2019

Natalie Wade nominated for The Advertiser's Woman of The Year

Natalie Wade is nominated for The Advertiser's Woman of the Year for her work in disability rights

The Advertiser: Parents need care plans in place

Dec 1, 2019

The Advertiser: Parents need care plans in place

Natalie Wade interviewed by The Advertiser on the importance of wills and estates for families of people with disabilities

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