• 2 years ago
Advocates and families of South Australians living with disabilities are considering how the findings from the Royal Commission could impact their lives. Many of the recommendations for change relate to cases of abuse or exploitation from our state.

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00:00 Daniel Rogers now lives a happy and supported life at home in Adelaide with his parents,
00:07 but before that he was subject to shocking neglect under the care of a group home.
00:12 When the incident happened four and a half years ago,
00:17 Daniel had some very significant bruising around his waist and down his leg.
00:23 We had complained several times about neglect and his money went missing.
00:28 We only saw him come home for the weekend or a day out smelling of faeces.
00:34 His mother gave evidence to the Disability Royal Commission.
00:37 She's glad commissioners have recommended phasing out group homes.
00:42 I'm really supportive of change in the sector.
00:45 There has to be change. People aren't safe and so we have to make changes.
00:50 After the case of Adelaide woman Anne-Marie Smith,
00:53 who died of septic shock among other conditions due to prolonged neglect by her carer,
00:59 the Royal Commission has recommended a nationally consistent community visitor scheme with more powers.
01:05 Disability advocates say they'll be watching closely.
01:09 We need to be co-designing responses and new policies
01:13 and every element of the way we need community to be front and centre.
01:18 The state government is waiting for the Commonwealth's response.
01:21 I'll work with the federal government to establish who should be funding what, where and how
01:27 and ensure that across government we're making sure that we provide the best possible service that we can.
01:33 The Royal Commission has also recommended South Australia review a court-based diversion program
01:39 for people with cognitive disabilities charged with minor offences.
01:43 Good job, buddy.
01:45 Happy?
01:45 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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