[dbaust] disability awards
- From: "Trudy Ryall" <trudy.ryall@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <dbaust@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Richard Howell" <r.mhowell@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 23:05:21 +1000
We are now seeking nominations for the National Disability Awards (the
Awards). The Awards recognise individuals and organisations who work to
improve the lives of people with disability.
Previous finalists and recipients have included a paralympian, an engineer,
a small business, a supermarket chain and a teacher.
To nominate and complete the online nomination form, alternatively free call
1800 440 385 and request a nomination pack. TTY users please phone 1800 555
677 and ask for 1800 440 385.
There are ten Award categories in 2012, aligned with areas needing action in
the National Disability Strategy - a ten year national plan for improving
the lives of people with disability, their families and carers.
1.Minister's Award for Excellence in Disability Reform - Recognition of the
significant achievements of an individual in influencing the disability
reform agenda.
2.Emerging Leaders Award - Recognition of an individual aged 15-35 years
who is a leader in their community through raising awareness and/or
improving outcomes for people with disability.
3.Excellence in Accessible Communities Award - Recognition of an individual
or organisation that has made a significant contribution to the community by
removing or reducing structural or communication barriers in a community, to
help make communities more accessible for people with disability.
4.Excellence in Improving Social Participation Award - Recognition of an
individual or organisation that has made a significant contribution in
improving the social participation of people with disability, including
assisting people with disability to participate in sport, recreation,
tourism, the arts and other social and cultural activities.
5.Excellence in Advocacy & Rights Promotion Award - Recognition of an
individual or organisation that has made a significant contribution in
advocacy and promotion of the rights of people with disability, including
helping people with disability speak up for themselves and their rights.
6.Excellence in Improving Employment Opportunities Award - Recognition of
an individual or organisation that has made a significant contribution in
improving and providing quality employment outcomes for people with
disability.
7.Excellence in Improving Personal and Community Support Award -
Recognition of an individual or organisation that has made a significant
contribution in providing and/or improving personal and community support
for people with disability, including helping people with disability be
independent by providing more choice, information and control.
8.Excellence in Improving Education Outcomes Award - Recognition of an
individual or organisation that has made a significant contribution in
improving education outcomes for people with disability of all ages,
including helping people with disability to reach their full potential.
9.Excellence in Improving Health Outcomes Award - Recognition of an
individual or organisation that has made a significant contribution in
improving health outcomes for people with disability, including giving
people with disability more support to make informed choices about their
healthcare.
10.Yooralla Media Award for Excellence - Recognition of media coverage that
accurately, positively and sensitively portrays the achievements of people
with disability and the many issues they face. Note: assessment for this
Award is undertaken separately by Yooralla.
Source and more information:
http://www.idpwd.com.au/5021/nominations-now-open/
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