How to Deal with Australia’s Disability Discrimination

It seems a large portion if Aussies are uncomfortable with the idea of people with a disability. It can often be treated as a hush-hush topic, in an attempt not to offend those with different abilities, or members of the community may be met with patronising attitudes.

The SBS have released a new documentary series to tackle the question: What Does Australia Really Think About Disability?

On this Episode of Breakfast with Taylah, Professor Katie Ellis, Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University, joined Taylah to talk about Australia’s prejudices and stigmatisation of the disabled community.

Talking About Disability with Prof. Katie Ellis