Ailsa Rayner
@ailsarayner.bsky.social
Human rights for those of us diagnosed with mental conditions and/or psychosocial disabilities
Pinned
Eh Donny where’s ur troosers
July 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Eh Donny where’s ur troosers
Accountability Access Action
April 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Accountability Access Action
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"The NDIS's wider reputation is at an all-time low. How did we get here?".
Wasn't helped by Shorten deliberately targeting People with Disability and demonising us in order to justify reforms. #SaveOurNDIS #PwdSmashLabor #VoteGreens #VoteIndependents
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Wasn't helped by Shorten deliberately targeting People with Disability and demonising us in order to justify reforms. #SaveOurNDIS #PwdSmashLabor #VoteGreens #VoteIndependents
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
There's another problem facing the NDIS. It's probably not what you think
The NDIS is getting a lot of negative press at the moment. It’s a far cry from when the scheme first started, writes Evan Young.
www.abc.net.au
March 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
"The NDIS's wider reputation is at an all-time low. How did we get here?".
Wasn't helped by Shorten deliberately targeting People with Disability and demonising us in order to justify reforms. #SaveOurNDIS #PwdSmashLabor #VoteGreens #VoteIndependents
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Wasn't helped by Shorten deliberately targeting People with Disability and demonising us in order to justify reforms. #SaveOurNDIS #PwdSmashLabor #VoteGreens #VoteIndependents
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
January 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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A real photo and perfect metaphor heading into 2025.
January 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A real photo and perfect metaphor heading into 2025.
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Well yes. Which is why coercive practices in mental health systems themselves do so much harm.
The entrapment caused by coercive control may be central to its impacts on mental health #16DaysOfActivism2024 https://buff.ly/4ePApTU
Síofra Peeren suggests that psychological tactics of coercion and control are just as, if not more distressing than physical tactics.
#CoerciveControl #Entrapment
Síofra Peeren suggests that psychological tactics of coercion and control are just as, if not more distressing than physical tactics.
#CoerciveControl #Entrapment
December 3, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Well yes. Which is why coercive practices in mental health systems themselves do so much harm.
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This video starts its run on TV across NSW about now. Most people in NSW don’t know we are arresting, strip searching and locking up ten year olds. We hope soon they will, and we can make the NSW Government do better for kids and communities. youtu.be/XEYJ0tz2qgo
Raise the Age NSW
YouTube video by UnLtd: power to help
youtu.be
December 3, 2024 at 6:32 AM
This video starts its run on TV across NSW about now. Most people in NSW don’t know we are arresting, strip searching and locking up ten year olds. We hope soon they will, and we can make the NSW Government do better for kids and communities. youtu.be/XEYJ0tz2qgo
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Our survey of 500 people finds that the ignorance of psychiatrists is the biggest barrier to safely withdrawing from ‘antipsychotics’. Over 100 quotes included.
doi.org/10.1111/papt...
doi.org/10.1111/papt...
<em>Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice</em> | BPS Journal | Wiley Online Library
Objective Antipsychotics remain the first-line treatment for people diagnosed with psychotic disorders despite adverse effects which lead many people to stop their medication. Many stop without the ...
doi.org
November 22, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Our survey of 500 people finds that the ignorance of psychiatrists is the biggest barrier to safely withdrawing from ‘antipsychotics’. Over 100 quotes included.
doi.org/10.1111/papt...
doi.org/10.1111/papt...
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Important sub from Ntl Mental Health Consumer Alliance re "reforms" to Ntll Mental Health Commission
"...neither key consumer advocates outside of the consumer peak bodies, nor those working in... suicide response & prevention, were part of the consultation"
1/8
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
"...neither key consumer advocates outside of the consumer peak bodies, nor those working in... suicide response & prevention, were part of the consultation"
1/8
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
National Mental Health Consumer Alliance on LinkedIn: NMHCA Submission: NMHC & NSPO
"The National Mental Health Commission must:
* be an independent, primary statutory body;
* be politically neutral focussing on system performance and…
www.linkedin.com
November 21, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Important sub from Ntl Mental Health Consumer Alliance re "reforms" to Ntll Mental Health Commission
"...neither key consumer advocates outside of the consumer peak bodies, nor those working in... suicide response & prevention, were part of the consultation"
1/8
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
"...neither key consumer advocates outside of the consumer peak bodies, nor those working in... suicide response & prevention, were part of the consultation"
1/8
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Latest Family Matters report out today into child removal system
'"The Aboriginal community-controlled sector gets much better results and is more likely to keep a family safe together … more reunifications," Ms Liddle said.'
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
'"The Aboriginal community-controlled sector gets much better results and is more likely to keep a family safe together … more reunifications," Ms Liddle said.'
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Calls for Aboriginal-run child protection programs to receive greater share of funds amid spike in cases
A new report shows only 6 per cent of child protection funding goes to Aboriginal-run organisations, despite these groups often posting better outcomes.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Latest Family Matters report out today into child removal system
'"The Aboriginal community-controlled sector gets much better results and is more likely to keep a family safe together … more reunifications," Ms Liddle said.'
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
'"The Aboriginal community-controlled sector gets much better results and is more likely to keep a family safe together … more reunifications," Ms Liddle said.'
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
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GOOD MORNING TO THE WORLD CUP CHAMPION PARAMATILDAS 💚💛
November 19, 2024 at 8:03 PM
GOOD MORNING TO THE WORLD CUP CHAMPION PARAMATILDAS 💚💛
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Appalling description of a sheltered workshop as full of asbestos, not accessible and 'falling down' buried in a story about a grant. Disabled people have worked in these conditions for years
www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/882482...
www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/882482...
Disability service provider awarded $200,000 for asbestos clean out
Ascent Group's Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) new amenities have been made much safer a $209,990 grant to remove...
www.armidaleexpress.com.au
November 20, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Appalling description of a sheltered workshop as full of asbestos, not accessible and 'falling down' buried in a story about a grant. Disabled people have worked in these conditions for years
www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/882482...
www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/882482...
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245 submissions the the cost of living inquiry about how poor communities need support, and the final report is just talking points
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Final report
Report
www.aph.gov.au
November 18, 2024 at 8:05 PM
245 submissions the the cost of living inquiry about how poor communities need support, and the final report is just talking points
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
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next batch of NDIS reform is underway, with this discussion paper about better regulation of providers. subs due 20 December.
www.ndiscommission.gov.au/about-us/ndi...
www.ndiscommission.gov.au/about-us/ndi...
NDIS Commission reform hub | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
We’re changing the way we regulate the NDIS. This page details upcoming regulatory reform work, including consultation activities.
www.ndiscommission.gov.au
November 18, 2024 at 8:19 PM
next batch of NDIS reform is underway, with this discussion paper about better regulation of providers. subs due 20 December.
www.ndiscommission.gov.au/about-us/ndi...
www.ndiscommission.gov.au/about-us/ndi...
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Loads of #literary #magazines are coming to Bluesky, here is a great list to follow! PLEASE SHARE TO HELP THEM LEAVE TWITTER!
#litmags #writer #writingcommunity
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
#litmags #writer #writingcommunity
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
November 17, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Loads of #literary #magazines are coming to Bluesky, here is a great list to follow! PLEASE SHARE TO HELP THEM LEAVE TWITTER!
#litmags #writer #writingcommunity
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
#litmags #writer #writingcommunity
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j