QCIE submission to the Disability Royal Comission (DRC)
QCIE submission
The QCIE submission will focus on many themes relating to the Queensland education system. To ensure we capture the issues and experiences of children and families, we are approaching individuals and organisations who we believe will add value to our submission through their expertise and/or experience.
The purpose of requesting contribution and inviting collaboration includes:
The purpose of requesting contribution and inviting collaboration includes:
- QCIE is by its definition a “collective”;
- QCIE’s submission will focus on the experiences of children with disability and their families regarding their educational experience and interactions with the QLD education system;
- To explore themes and ensure the experiences of children and families is captured authentically and accurately;
- Adults with disability, families, and staff (schools, department, allied health etc) may be fearful of engaging directly with the DRC. The QCIE submission may provide opportunity to be heard while minimising concerns about backlash or privacy;
- The topics being explored are complex. Where more information is needed, and when people are identified as adding value to the submission through experience or skillset, they will be invited to work on that theme for the QCIE submission;
- Demonstrate to the DRC how we went about collecting stories and understanding issues – the depth and breadth of our submission.
Links and resources
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
CYDA
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is the national peak body which represents children and young people (aged 0-25) with disability.
https://www.cyda.org.au/disability-royal-commission
ACIE
The Australian Coalition for Inclusive Education (ACIE) is an initiative bringing together organisations that share a commitment to advance Inclusive Education in Australia and across State and Territory education systems including government and non-government schools.
https://acie.org.au/2019/11/12/disability-royal-commission-general-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/
Disability Royal Commission Unofficial information site
https://www.disabilityroyalcommission.com/
https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
CYDA
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is the national peak body which represents children and young people (aged 0-25) with disability.
https://www.cyda.org.au/disability-royal-commission
ACIE
The Australian Coalition for Inclusive Education (ACIE) is an initiative bringing together organisations that share a commitment to advance Inclusive Education in Australia and across State and Territory education systems including government and non-government schools.
https://acie.org.au/2019/11/12/disability-royal-commission-general-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/
Disability Royal Commission Unofficial information site
https://www.disabilityroyalcommission.com/
other insights
ASAN's Kathy Isaacs on the advice service providers are receiving about the Royal Commission.
"As a disabled person playing the role of “fly on the wall” in this seminar, I was surprised at how seriously and even powerfully the disabled community were being represented by these lawyers, who clearly wanted to impress on the guests that *any* powerless and marginalised group of people have more power in numbers – and with a Royal Commission behind them – than those who are the subjects of the inquiry have previously paused to consider."
https://bungyheart.wordpress.com/2019/05/14/the-disability-royal-commission-breakfast-seminar-breakfast-with-a-viewpoint/?fbclid=IwAR3oJm3xKYnQP1vA7i_jzRhKeUFqgGkLFgfe6LKDnFl2DDclX-x84x0wohI
The role of 'Circles of support'
"Circles of Support are one of the ways people with disability can safeguard their vision and support in the future but also foster a full, meaningful and inclusive life by including others on the journey. "
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/c77aca_8adb20642dea49098cf8e69acd4a6577.pdf?fbclid=IwAR233Bfjqhpab3H9u9mioslZaN5YOGGT97CnHWYKIoZTJo8UTaxT3IqaLfc
"As a disabled person playing the role of “fly on the wall” in this seminar, I was surprised at how seriously and even powerfully the disabled community were being represented by these lawyers, who clearly wanted to impress on the guests that *any* powerless and marginalised group of people have more power in numbers – and with a Royal Commission behind them – than those who are the subjects of the inquiry have previously paused to consider."
https://bungyheart.wordpress.com/2019/05/14/the-disability-royal-commission-breakfast-seminar-breakfast-with-a-viewpoint/?fbclid=IwAR3oJm3xKYnQP1vA7i_jzRhKeUFqgGkLFgfe6LKDnFl2DDclX-x84x0wohI
The role of 'Circles of support'
"Circles of Support are one of the ways people with disability can safeguard their vision and support in the future but also foster a full, meaningful and inclusive life by including others on the journey. "
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/c77aca_8adb20642dea49098cf8e69acd4a6577.pdf?fbclid=IwAR233Bfjqhpab3H9u9mioslZaN5YOGGT97CnHWYKIoZTJo8UTaxT3IqaLfc
seeking support
If your efforts to advocate for your child’s inclusive education surfaces issues or concerns for you about your own well-being and feelings, or those of a family member or friend, please reach out to your family, friends and supporters.
You may also wish to contact one or more of the following services:
You may also wish to contact one or more of the following services:
Beyond Blue |
1300 22 4636 |
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Carers Queensland |
1800 242 636 |
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Lifeline |
13 11 14 |
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Kids Help Line |
1800 55 1800 |
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Queensland Advocacy Incorporated |
1300 130 582 |
