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Response to Royal Commision designed to drive meaningful change for people with disability in NSW

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

The NSW Government has today released its initial response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, committing to meaningful change.

The NSW Government is today announcing seven new stations will receive upgrades as part of an $800 million election commitment to accelerate accessibility upgrades at stations across NSW.

I warmly congratulate the organisers of Disability Pride Fest held on Sunday 17 September at Ashfield Civic Centre.

For thirty years, Inner West Neighbour Aid has provided invaluable support to older people, people with disability and carers within our local community.

Thank you to Marrickville High School for hosting the important Post School Expo for Disability Students.

I congratulate all those involved with the Inner West Disability Pride Fest held on 9 April 2022 at the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre.

I congratulate Marrickville West Primary School on hosting Autism Acceptance Spirit Week.

Kenneth George Adderley sadly passed away on 8 July 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was a devout supporter of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and loved attending live theatre and music performances.

The Government has failed to support calls for mandatory minimum accessibility standards for new residential construction work to be included in the National Construction Code

Studio Artes recently moved into Sydenham, making a new home in the Inner West.