Inclusion benefits everyone. That’s why we are committed to taking action to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace. What are you doing to foster inclusion in the workplace? Read our 5 Tips for Being an Inclusive Workplace. #InclusionAtWork For more insights on workplace diversity and inclusion, visit www.dca.org.au, or to learn about CDS’ inclusive practices, visit our website: https://cds.org.au/
About us
The Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) is a non-profit organisation, affiliated with the Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney. We have been in operation since 1997. Our vision is Building Capacity for Change. Our mission is to create and disseminate knowledge that improves the lives of people with disability. We focus on designing and developing research, teaching and workforce development initiatives, and clinical practice that informs disability policy and practice. Our work is guided by the lived experience of people with disability, and we strive to meaningfully engage people with disability in the creation, development and execution of our programs. The Centre for Disability Studies offers research, evaluation and expertise. We work with a range of stakeholders including people with disability, non government organisations across the sector, government, and family members. Through our close links with research communities worldwide we have both an Australian and international focus We consist of a multi-disciplinary team from diverse backgrounds including medicine, health sciences, education, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, sociology and law. Our approach is person-centred and based upon the social model of disability.
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https://cds.org.au/
External link for Centre for Disability Studies
- Industry
- Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Camperdown, NSW
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Education & Training, Research, Promoting Inclusion, Clinical Services, and uni 2 beyond
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
92-94 Parramatta Road
Camperdown, NSW 2050, AU
Employees at Centre for Disability Studies
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John Sintras
President, US & Multinational, Mutinex
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Tim Connell
Managing Director at Quantum - Reading, Learning, Vision
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Mary- Ann O'Donovan
Conjoint Associate Professor, University of Sydney and Director at Centre for Disability Studies at Centre for Disability Studies
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Bruce O'Brien
Support Staff at Centre for Disability Studies
Updates
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Thank you to the University of Sydney for Spotlighting CDS’ Uni 2 Beyond Program! We’re pleased to see our u2b program recognised by USyd during Disability Inclusion Week. Thanks to the JACE Foundation’s support, students with intellectual disabilities can continue to pursue their goals at the university. We believe that with the right support, everyone has the potential to achieve great things. We are proud to see this belief reflected in the experiences of our u2b students. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dT-CC_Wq #disabilityinclusion #inclusiveeducation #inclusion #university
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Interested in joining our Community of Practice in Homelessness? CDS is hosting a Community of Practice as part of our project creating resources for homelessness services supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Want to attend? Contact Erin: erin.whittle@sydney.edu.au
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Are you a Disability Support Worker or Team Leader? Join our latest webinar on medication management! Enhance your skills in safe administration, monitoring, & managing incidents. 📅 Aug 29, 12-2 PM 🎓Dr Jessica Murphy & Dr Gisselle Gallego Tix: https://lnkd.in/g4SdXUj4
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CDS invites you to join us in celebration of World Fragile X Day! 🧡 We want to thank @FragileXAus for their incredible support and advocacy. Learn more about our joint Adults & Ageing with Fragile X Project & take the survey: https://lnkd.in/dCr5ZtRw #worldfragilexday #fragilex
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Are you a disability employment support professional? Interested in learning how to support people with intellectual disability achieve better employment options? Join our latest workshop! Live online session | Jul 31, 9 - 12 Tix: https://lnkd.in/gPCS2-iM
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Are you a GP or other health professional? Join us for a free webinar: Optimising Cervical Screening for People with Disability. Learn strategies to support cervical screening for your patients with disability, including those with intellectual or cognitive disability. Thursday 18 July at 7pm AEST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gZ3a9HX6
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CDS and Sydney Uni are still looking for participants to join our latest study on Sexuality for People with Intellectual Disability. Researchers want to hear your experiences & knowledge about sexuality and sexual health. Participate in a survey, 1-on-1 interview, or both. Scan the QR code to get started. More info: https://lnkd.in/gpeiCfDi
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📢 Calling all creative arts practitioners in Australia! Tania Rose, a USyd HDR candidate, invites you to join a study on workplace experiences in arts programs for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities. Share your insights in a 30-min survey and optional interview. Learn more and participate: https://lnkd.in/gYCRMDQU
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We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Mary- Ann O'Donovan has been honoured with the Affiliates Award for Outstanding Contribution to the University Community! For the past 4 years she has worked diligently at the head of our organisation to improve the lives of people with intellectual disability. Mary-Ann attended the award ceremony last night alongside Joshua Burns, Head and Dean of our School of Health Sciences, and Head and Dean of the school of Nursing and Midwifery Brendan McCormack. Congratulations, Mary-Ann!
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