Disability advocates in Canberra to change policy on COVID-19

While the Federal and some state governments are in the ‘living with COVID’ phase, Australians with disabilities are the most vulnerable sector.

Advocates say the Federal government needs to secure more PPE for support workers and people with disabilities, as well as giving priority on PCR testing.

Organisations believe the ‘living with COVID’ phase was a slap in the face for Australians with disabilities.

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Giancarlo de Vera – Senior Manager of Policy of People with Disability Australia

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 16 February 2022