Rosemary Kayess

Disability inclusion: how do we change community attitudes?

30 Jun 2022

Drawing on the lived experience of disability, UNSW researchers offer insights into how we build a more inclusive society.

UNSW's Rosemary Kayess elected chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

11 Mar 2021

The UNSW Sydney researcher, academic, lawyer and alumna has a high profile on the international stage as well as strong community connections.

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How can the NDIS be more effective?

13 May 2019

The National Disability Insurance Scheme needs a lot more work for it to be truly inclusive, says Director Engagement of the UNSW Disability Innovation Institute, Rosemary Kayess.

National Disability Strategy is ‘piecemeal’ rather than strategic

20 Mar 2019

A review by the UNSW Social Policy Research Centre for the federal government calls for a strong disability focus in mainstream policy.

Royal commission into violence and abuse of people with disability: terms of reference

14 Mar 2019

The royal commission needs to be reflected in the federal budget and to consider research into the complex nature of violence and abuse as well as societal shifts in the concept of ‘disability’.

Disability human rights expert appointed vice chair of UN committee

13 Mar 2019

UNSW’s Rosemary Kayess brings her legal and public policy expertise to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Royal commission must address the epidemic of violence and abuse against people with disability

19 Feb 2019

The terms of reference need to cover schools, prisons, homes, hospitals, mental health facilities as well as disability support institutions.

UNSW panel frames better digital access for people with disabilities

17 Oct 2018

A panel at UNSW Sydney has discussed some of the challenges faced by people with disabilities when trying to access digital platforms.

Leading UNSW disability advocate Rosemary Kayess joins UN advisory group

13 Jun 2018

UNSW’s Rosemary Kayess has been elected to United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Government nominates UNSW’s Rosemary Kayess for UN disability role

04 Dec 2017

The Australian Government has nominated UNSW’s Rosemary Kayess for the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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