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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Aug 22

Take care. Need that heart beating strong.

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Helen Dickinson @hdicko.bsky.social · May 20

Just out from me and @annekavanagh.bsky.social - The government wants to contain NDIS growth. But ineligible people with disability also need support theconversation.com/the-governme...

The government wants to contain NDIS growth. But ineligible people with disability also need support

As the government seeks to moderate growth of the scheme budget, some NDIS participants are finding they are no longer eligible for the scheme.

theconversation.com

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El Gibbs @bluntshovels.bsky.social · Mar 25

Pain: a disability rights issue seminar with @tomshakespeare.bsky.social, Dylan McBurney and me from a few weeks back is now online

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmd8...

Pain: a neglected disability rights issue? (Professor Tom Shakespeare)

YouTube video by RAY - Youth Disability & Mental Health

www.youtube.com

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Mar 16

Estimated number of people who could die within a year without American foreign aid for:

H.I.V. prevention and treatment: 1,650,000

Vaccines: 500,000

Food aid: 550,000

Malaria prevention: 290,000

Tuberculosis prevention: 310,000

Opinion | Musk Said No One Has Died Since Aid Was Cut. That Isn’t True. (Gift Article)

A journey through the front lines of global poverty shows that when the world’s richest men slash aid for the world’s poorest children, the result is sickness, starvation and death.

www.nytimes.com

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Mar 18

Hope it is settling. That’s the bugger with travelling.

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · Mar 11

“Every time you see a headline on “the cost of the benefits bill”, what you are really reading is “the cost of disabled people”.

My col. on Labour’s reported benefit cuts and the toxic narrative of the “moral” virtue of work. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

There is a shameful tradition of demonising disabled people. Why is Labour reigniting it? | Frances Ryan

Ministers run away from a wealth tax and then concoct a punitive benefits system. They have made that choice and it’s immoral, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

www.theguardian.com

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Mar 14

Aust Assoc University Professors says
-traditionally the title of Professor indicated academic scholarship i.e, PhD, teaching & research excellence & international stature
-Now title is misleading because non-academics bestowed titles as Prof & positioned as academic experts

tinyurl.com/yr5fjx6z

The Devaluation of Academic Excellence: When ‘Professor’ Becomes a Management Title | Australian Association of University Professors

tinyurl.com

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Mar 14

Yes. Terrifying.

Dr Shane Huntington OAM @drshanerrr.bsky.social · Mar 14

A safety net fund needs to be immediately put in place by our Federal Government to protect the integrity of our universities and researchers.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Australian researchers asked to confirm they align with Trump administration interests if they receive US funding

Researchers told to respond within 48 hours to more than 30 questions, including on DEI, gender and climate

www.theguardian.com

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Feb 18

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/pe...

Petition Parliament to take action against Murdoch!

Journalists from the Daily Telegraph allegedly targeted a well-known Sydney takeaway restaurant, Cairo Takeaway. The restaurant has been a vocal supporter of Palestine on its social media pages. Acco...

www.megaphone.org.au

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Feb 16

Important article showing socio-economically disadvantaged folk, women and girls and people older 55 less likely to be approved for NDIS funding
theconversation.com/ndis-reforms...

NDIS reforms aim to make the scheme fairer. But we’ve found the groups struggling to gain access

Factors like age, gender and where you live can make it more likely an applicant will be rejected.

theconversation.com

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NPR @npr.org · Jan 23

A large study of 30,000 adults diagnosed with ADHD in the U.K. found women with ADHD died roughly nine years younger than women without a diagnosis. Men had about a seven-year shorter lifespan.

Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds

A large study of 30,000 adults diagnosed with ADHD in the U.K. found women with ADHD died roughly nine years younger than women without a diagnosis. Men had about a seven-year shorter lifespan.

www.npr.org

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El Gibbs @bluntshovels.bsky.social · Jan 28

with a bunch of ableist screenshots being shared around, a reminder of what people with an intellectual disability think about the r-word. They call this hate speech, just to be REALLY clear.

www.spreadtheword.global/our-words

Our Words

Advocacy and creative passion are key to Spread the Word and we are always looking for more ways to hear and amplify the voice of every member of our community. We want to hear your stories, your conc...

www.spreadtheword.global

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Feb 12

Completely outrageous. Waste of money. She was gaslit. Not listened to. Disgusted. Can't wait to see her playing football again.

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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · Nov 21

Why the rush to Bluesky? – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/why-the-rush...
By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social

Why the rush to Bluesky?

Alison Barrett writes: Asked why they are abandoning the social media platform X for Bluesky, public health and human rights

www.croakey.org

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Nov 20

4/4 Spread this information (not the virus) among your friends. To the #disability community please check you may well be eligible. You don't want this it is vile.

Not a live vaccine.

Get vaxxed 💉 💉 💉 💉

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Nov 20

3/4 Recommended for:
- people aged 50 years & over
- immunocompromised people aged 18 years & over
- ppl who live in the same household as someone who has a weakened immune system.

But if not eligible (e.g., household member of someone who is immunocompromised) >$600 for course

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Nov 20

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'A 2-dose course of Shingrix® is free for:
- people aged 65 years & over
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people 50 years & over
- 18 years and over considered at increased risk of herpes zoster due to an underlying condition and/or immunomodulatory/ immunosuppressive treatments

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Nov 20

🧵 1/4 Nearly 2 weeks into #shingles and it is the worst pain I have ever experienced despite getting antivirals early and a cocktail of drugs.

So I am spruiking the #shingles #vaccine

The Australian govt has released new guidelines on eligibility

www.health.gov.au/topics/immun...

www.health.gov.au

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Altmetric @altmetric.com · Nov 18

We strongly suggest that academic publishers and other platforms that host research rapidly implement a Share to Bluesky button for their articles. Here's how:

docs.bsky.app/docs/advance...

#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics

Action Intent Links | Bluesky

Authors, websites, and apps can use action intent links to implement "Share on Bluesky" buttons, or similar in-app actions. Logged-in users will be directed to the corresponding action view in the Blu...

docs.bsky.app

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El Gibbs @bluntshovels.bsky.social · Nov 18

next batch of NDIS reform is underway, with this discussion paper about better regulation of providers. subs due 20 December.

www.ndiscommission.gov.au/about-us/ndi...

NDIS Commission reform hub | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

We’re changing the way we regulate the NDIS. This page details upcoming regulatory reform work, including consultation activities.

www.ndiscommission.gov.au

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Nov 18

Yeah

Dancing Cat GIF

Alt: Dancing Cat GIF

media.tenor.com

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Dec 7

Initial response to #NDISReview from me and others

theconversation.com/recommendati...

Recommendations to reboot the NDIS have finally been released. 5 experts react

5 disability experts tell us their initial thoughts about plans to reform the NDIS and make it sustainable

theconversation.com

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Oct 5

I'll be voting YES! Because I want to live in a country that recognises 65,000 years of Indigenous culture in our constitution. Listening through a Voice means we'll work together to create a better future. Want this selfie? imvoting.yes23.com.au #VoteYES #yes23 @yes23au

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Anne Kavanagh @annekavanagh.bsky.social · Oct 5

I'll be voting YES! Because I want to live in a country that recognises 65,000 years of Indigenous culture in our constitution. Listening through a Voice means we'll work together to create a better future. Want this selfie? imvoting.yes23.com.au #VoteYES #yes23 @yes23au

Show your support for The Voice to Parliament!

If you can convince 3 people to vote YES with you, we can do this! Upload a selfie to create your new #VoteYes profile photo!

imvoting.yes23.com.au

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