Creating Change Together

We are a social profit organisation on a mission to create a world where people who live with disability have a fair go at what life has to offer.

We listen to, learn from and work alongside people who live with disability to develop policy and practice that makes a difference.

New Podcast: The Elephant In The Interview

After graduating from her accounting degree, Daniella Biagi really struggled to get a job. She had no problem getting to the interview stage. But she said there was always an elephant in the room that no one wanted to talk about.

Find a transcript of this episode and a photo of Daniella here.

New Video: It was there all the time

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Find a version of this video with audio descriptions here.

When someone suggested Rod join an art group, he felt excited. He wanted to share and learn with other artists. But when he went to the group, he discovered it was a disability workshop. Many of the people in it were not even interested in art, it was just something to do, like a day program.

He felt despair because he realised the person that suggested he join this group did not see him as an artist, they just saw him as someone with a disability.

Rod couldn’t care less whether the people in his art group had a disability or not, he just wanted to be around people passionate about painting.

What We Are Talking About

Why does Drakes in Hallett Cove recruit people living with disability?

There are lots of reasons to consider hiring people living with disability, from strengthening creativity and innovation, to possible wage subsidies, and building your company's reputation. But when I caught up with the manager at Drakes in Hallett Cove, I discovered he had another motivation. Something very simple and totally practical. It's something that makes his job easier.

Inclusive education is the way to go!

The Inclusive School Communities project is all about making South Australian schools accessible and inclusive for ALL students, including those living with disability. Learn more about why inclusive education is important and get to know the students and schools involved in the project.

DRC Submission: Rights and attitudes

This submission was made to the Disability Royal Commission in 2020 in response to the Issues paper on rights and attitudes. It covers the attitudes towards people living with disability and knowledge on the rights of people who live with disability. Recommendations to improve attitudes and knowledge on rights of people with disability are included.

Disability Elders of All Ages Strategic Plan

Disability Elders of All Ages (DEAA) is a peer led organisation of people living with physical disability and sensory disability (PLWPSD) in South Australia.

Register for our regional SKILL workshops!

Registrations for JFA Purple Orange's SKILL regional workshops are now open! This is a series of FREE workshops for people living with disability, family members and allies. Topics will cover how to live your best life, getting the most out of the NDIS, and more.

SA Safeguarding Task Force interim report now available!

The South Australian Safeguarding Task Force was established in May 2020 to investigate gaps in safeguarding practices for people living with disability in SA. The Task Force's interim report, which addresses gaps and provides recommendations on safeguarding practices, is now available.

Call for Noske Grant Applications 2020

Applications are now open for the JFA Noske Christmas Fund! The JFA Noske Christmas fund distributes grants of up to $150 to assist eligible adults living with physical disability, acquired brain injury or degenerative neurological disorder, to celebrate Christmas.

Policy Submission: National Transport Commission's discussion on automated vehicle trials in Australia

We have submitted our recommendations to the National Transport Commission about its review of guidelines for trials of automated vehicles in Australia.

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New Podcast Episode

Covid-19: It feels very odd to say this is the upside of this terrible horrific thing that's happening

Not only are many people living with disability feeling really well equipped to handle the pandemic, but for some, there has been a surprising silver lining.

Read a transcript of this podcast here.

Claiming your right to risk when you live with disability

When Ellen Fraser-Barbour was 19, she decided to travel on her own to India. Everyone told her it was a bad idea.

"You are crazy," they said. "You are deaf. You are blind! You can't travel on your own!" But Ellen decided that was their anxiety. It wasn't her anxiety. So she persevered with her plan.

Listen to the newest Purple Orange podcast episode on the link above.

Read the story and see photos of Ellen's trip to India here.

A MOMENT OF ME

Joseph

I have worked at Romeo's supermarket in Rostrevor since 2017. I got the job by coincidence. Romeo’s was sponsoring people with Down’s syndrome to go to America for the Dream Ride experience. And through that I met Joseph Romeo. He had the same name as me! I gave him my resume and they employed me.

Everybody in the store is nice. I like being personal with the customers, like talking to them when I help bring their trolley to the car. Sometimes it can be hard. Like when someone tells me to do one thing and another person tells me something different. Then I get a bit confused.

Now I work two 2-hour shifts at Romeo’s. But I really would like more hours, if I could. I want to become store manager one day. That would be a huge responsibility. But you have to apply online at a lot of places now. It’s hard to find work, especially now with COVID.

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We Acknowledge And Pay Our Respects To First Australians

We want to see a world where everyone is included, respected and gets a fair go in life. We can't get there without acknowledging that our office sits on the land of the Kaurna people. Like people living with disability, we recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people continue to experience inequality and division. We want them to know we are their allies. We believe their culture, history, diversity and deep connection to the land deserves our highest respect.

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