Great Lakes ADA Center’s Post

My recent experience with AFCA is that there has been inordinate delay in progressing matters - plus fundamental issues concerning procedural fairness have also arisen. This post is interesting in that that it shows how AFCA wishes to position itself - sorting out disagreements with a financial firm. In fact, AFCA has a very substantive jurisdiction which in WA would cover disputes that otherwise would be resolved by the Supreme Court - AFCA can now consider disputes where the amount claimed is $1,263,000 and it can award up to $631,500. With respect to some disputes, its jurisdiction is unlimited. My concern being that there appears to be a mismatch between how AFCA positions itself and how it applies its Rules - versus the very substantive jurisdiction that it actually has (which would ordinarily be exercised by a Court).

On this episode of our Power of Community series, GiveOut trustee Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir spoke to Glenroy Murray, the Executive Director of Jamaica's largest LGBTQI organisation, Equality for All Foundation Jamaica. They discuss the importance of safer spaces for LGBTQI people in Jamaica, the research they are doing into the issues that most affect them, and how they are working to build a stronger LGBTQI community in the region. Watch the full conversation below. https://lnkd.in/ebSbiUzA

Effective communication is crucial when engaging with customers or colleagues with disabilities. It becomes particularly vital in a company that boasts a diverse workforce and promotes the contribution of fresh ideas and perspectives, transforming its diversity into a significant asset. The Iowa DD Council has a resource that provides tips on how to make meetings and public discussions more inclusive. https://lnkd.in/eQsaQHxx #disabilityetiquette #inclusionmatters #disabilityinclusion #disabilityemployment

This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. It's a time to reflect on our progress and the work still ahead to ensure everyone feels safe and included in our communities. NLC has put together a guide for local leaders to learn more about how we can work together to build safer, more inclusive communities for all: https://lnkd.in/gN_Grew5

It was great to be at the Local Government Association in London today with National Youth Agency discussing our contributions to the Peer Review Pilots for Youth Work. It was good be having strategic dialogue about Youth Work and the importance of it. As I said today, you are not a youth worker if you call yourself one. It is a profession, with a professional qualification. We thought it was important for Rochdale Borough Council to be there today as youth work has been championed and prioritised in the Borough. Rochdale Youth Service have benefited from strong political and strategic support. We were pleased to be invited to share our experiences and reflections with national colleagues and also take learning away from the sector too. Conversations like today are important and even if an area is starting again, there is support, a framework and professional expertise to help build. It can’t run without resources and clearly further consideration is needed nationally. It’s not easy. Whilst crucially important, it’s not just resources, it’s more understanding of the impact youth work can have, more Higher Education routes and greater recognition of the profession at all levels. All possible. It was energising to hear from Department for Culture, Media and Sport colleagues about their understanding and championing of youth work. The next chapters may just be a little more hopeful. Sharon Hubber Rachel Massey Diane Higgins Samantha Sirisambhand Abu Siddique MBA FCMI CMgr Charlotte Mitchell Amanda Highland-Partington #youthwork #earlyhelp #raisingrochdale #publichealth #wellbeingsystems #voiceandinfluence #CYPP #relationships

My friends at Immigrant Women Initiative (IWI) invited Tashia Kootenayoo to share their First Nations perspective and myself to share my settler perspective in relation to land acknowledgements for their workshop October 5. As a settler I must understand that an empty acknowledgement to state something is/was taken/stolen/occupied with no remorse or commitment to right the wrong is not the goal of land acknowledgements. My responsibility as a settler is to be activated in continuous learning, understanding, and addressing truths. This, non-exhaustive list, of truths are all involved: Unceded. Ancestral. Traditional. Territory. Nation. Land. Language. Culture. Protocol. Stewardship. History. Present. Responsibility. Action. Revitalization. Reclamation. Land back. What I have come to learn is there is nothing simple about this learning as it is ample, rich and abundant. It requires due diligence to find the truthful facts and critical thinking to disrupt my settler colonial conditioning that will default me to want to simplify everything to put it in a box and make it binary. Colonial borders on maps as example do not align with what I am learning about shared and/or overlapping territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw,  səlilwətaɬ. Learning is foundational when it comes to land acknowledgements. Please join us on Saturday as we explore them together. Here is learning resource I found useful on my journey offered by Senaqwila Wyss, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. Let's make sure we all know about K'emk'emeláy̓ and have land acknowledgements with commitments that address what took place that we know this place colonially as Vancouver. https://lnkd.in/dW35UNFy

From creating welcoming environments to fostering meaningful engagement with families & communities, the CA #EnglishLearner Roadmap is rooted in #equity. ▶ Watch Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez at the Catalyst California #Birthto12thGrade Water Cooler:

We're announce that Rural Youth Forum for Development is now LEAD - Leadership for Equality and Development! Our mission remains the same: empowering rural youth through education, skill-building, and community development initiatives. However, our new name better reflects our commitment to fostering inclusive leadership and promoting social equality. Why LEAD? Clear: Our new name clearly communicates our focus on leadership development and equality. Catchy: LEAD is easy to remember and pronounce. Innovative: Our name reflects our innovative approach to addressing social challenges.

Fostering Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement It is worth noting that families are the breeding ground for social responsibility and civic engagement. Encouraging children and family members to participate in community service, vote, and engage in local issues builds a sense of civic duty and accountability. Active, responsible citizens are crucial for a sustainable society. I don't only solve brand problems; I also engage in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) best practices. Etim Ukorebi #SustainableSociety #FamilyValues #FutureGenerations #SDGs #Sustainability #TheFamilyUnits

In my International Relations role, I usually operate backstage, rather than in the limelight. That's why it was so great last week to be able to talk with people in Seacroft for our Council of Europe-funded anti-rumours project. This is such a great project and shows how #Leeds is leveraging in the expertise of our international networks to help bring improvements at a very very local level. #InternationalRelations #AntiRumours #Misinformation