Creating Change Together
We are a social profit organisation on a mission to create a world where people who live with disability have a fair go at what life has to offer.
What We Are Talking About
Death of Port Augusta woman highlights gaps in disability safeguards
Language Matters: Purple Orange Language Guide 2024
The Language Guide developed by JFA Purple Orange is based on feedback from the South Australian disability community and our network, offering practical advice on respectful and inclusive language when discussing disability.
Governments’ Disability Royal Commission responses don’t carry the decisiveness and urgency the disability community deserves
Housing construction peaks must step up and show leadership on NCC 2022 to help end the housing crisis for all South Australians
With four months remaining until the implementation of the National Construction Code 2022 (NCC 2022) in South Australia, the disability, housing, and ageing communities are calling on the housing construction peak bodies, the Master Builders Association SA (MBASA) and the Housing Industry Association (HIA), to show genuine leadership in supporting the roll out for the benefit of the whole community.
New housing ‘super’ portfolio opens door to increase focus on accessibility
Disability advocacy agency JFA Purple Orange has welcomed the elevation of the State Government’s response to the housing crisis after the recent Cabinet reshuffle, but called on housing ‘super’ Minister Nick Champion to match the symbolism with a clear commitment to building inclusive and accessible neighbourhoods across South Australia...
A MOMENT OF ME
Marissa
I recently returned from a two week holiday, which included international flights and associated airporting (is that a word??). For the first time, I used my sunflower lanyard. At first I felt vulnerable and a little weird, but soon got the hang of it and realised just how much this lanyard was worth.
At Adelaide Airport the staff proactively approached me and asked if I needed any help - no questions asked. At the check-in line a staff member offered to do a visual check of my passport so I didn't have to stand in the queue (as a person with POTS, I have massive queue anxiety!). I was then directed through the special assistance lane at security, then the same staff member from the check-in area tracked me down in the gate lounge, and helped me board the plane before everyone else. Then, when I got on the plane, a crew member gave me a big bottle of water (again, hugely appreciated when the amount of water you can take on international flights is limited).
Then I disembarked at Fiji airport. I was unsure how much they knew about the sunflower in Fiji, but I was soon identified and offered to go through fast-track immigration. My family were also given this option so we could move together. A similar experience on the way back, with Fiji airport staff proactively identifying me and offering me to board first, and the ability to fast-track through immigration in Adelaide. Throughout this experience I also built confidence in approaching staff for help and found on every occasion that as soon as they saw the lanyard, they very politely helped me with my request - again, no questions asked.
By the end of the trip, I felt I had fully embraced what my family and I called "sunflower power". It relieved a huge amount of travel anxiety and has made me a lot more comfortable about the future prospect of travelling.
Upcoming Events
Metro: EYDN Crafternoon at Diverse-City
17 June
Join Enabled Youth Disability Network (EYDN) for an afternoon of crafting and connecting as a disability community.
You can bring a long a project you are working on or try a craft EYDN has brought along.
No messy or wet crafts (eg, painting, wet clay)
This is open to the general public to come along to Diverse City, EYDN will be there to support young people with disability.
For young people living with disability aged 16-35 years old.
You do not need to be an NDIS participant.
You do not need to be diagnosed.
We Acknowledge And Pay Our Respects To First Australians
We want to see a world where everyone is included, respected and gets a fair go in life. We can't get there without acknowledging that our office sits on the land of the Kaurna people. Like people living with disability, we recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people continue to experience inequality and division. We want them to know we are their allies. We believe their culture, history, diversity and deep connection to the land deserves our highest respect.