Alastair McEwin AM

Royal Commissioner, Disability Royal Commission. Former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner. Human rights. @PAFC (Port Adelaide) fan

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Happy Auslan Day! #AuslanDay

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

It was lovely to speak with George Taleporos on some thoughts about the Disability Royal Commission. Thank you @drgeorgethecrip for having me.

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Thank you Ben for your work in disability and human rights. Of particular importance has been you highlighting the barriers and challenges experienced by disabled people during the pandemic. Best wishes for your new role.

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

Dr Ben Gauntlett ends his term as Disability Discrimination Commissioner this month. In the role, he has advocated tirelessly for the rights of the 4.4 million people in Australia who have a disability. What's the most important thing he has learnt in his time as Commissioner?

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Vale John Moxon. A tireless and fearless advocate for disabled people. He will be missed. Deepest condolences to Margaret and his loved ones.

[Graeme Innes @Graemeinnes]

Vale John Moxon who passed away last night. A powerful advocate in the disability space, a balanced provider of advice and a lovely bloke. My sympathies to Margaret and his family.

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

@Graemeinnes So very sorry to see this Graeme. Do rest well and wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Congratulations @RosemaryKayess on your re-election to the CRPD Committee!

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

A real pleasure and treat to speak at the AND conference in Melbourne today. Thank you for having me #ANDCONF22

[Sam Connor @criprights]

Let me try and explain to you why your autistic child spends so much time in their room in front of that damned computer.

Its because it’s safe. It’s because they have control over that space like in no other part of their life.

A MOTHERFUCKING THREAD.

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

@DylanAlcott Congratulations Dylan! Well done and thank you for all you do 🤩

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

@VickWelly Congratulations Vicky! So well deserved! 🤩

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Thank you @esantow for your amazing work as Human Rights Commissioner

[Edward Santow @esantow]

New technology should make our world more inclusive for people with disability. @BenGauntlettDDC & I will discuss how to realise this vision with:
* UN disability expert @RosemaryKayess
* Blind Citizens Aust CEO @ebennison
* Telstra's Sean Murphy.
Free webinar 10am AEST 22 June:

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Vale Susan Ryan. I was honoured to succeed her as Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner (2016-2019) at @AusHumanRights Commission. I am grateful for the time and support she gave me in our work for human rights. Thank you Susan for your many long-lasting legacies.

[ABC News @abcnews]

#BREAKING: Pioneering feminist and prominent Labor politician Susan Ryan has died aged 77.

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Vale Sue Salthouse. She will be remembered as a passionate advocate for people with disabilty. And a warm, generous and giving person. Gone too early 😢

[WWDACT @WWDACT]

Women with Disabilities ACT was deeply saddened yesterday to hear of the passing of our Board Chair, Sue Salthouse. We will miss her very much. Vale Sue.

We send our sincerest condolences to her family and friends and ask that their privacy is respected during this time.

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

My copy of Being Heumann arrived today. I look forward to reading this memoir by trail-blazing @judithheumann on her amazing life as a disability rights activist from the streets of Brooklyn!

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Congratulations to the @eSafetyOffice for reaching five years this week! Thank you for the work you do in helping Australians have more positive experiences online #eSafetyturns5

[eSafety Commissioner @eSafetyOffice]

🎉 Today #eSafetyturns5 🎉!
5 yrs ago @eSafetyOffice was established to keep Aussie kids safe online. As we’ve grown, so has our role: we're committed to helping keep ALL Aussies safer online. Check out some of our memorable moments: https://t.co/jdKvBvGSMM

[Dr Kay Patterson @DrKayPatterson]

I’ll be ‘Talking Against Elder Abuse’ with @COTATas for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD next Monday 15 June at 10am.
You can register for the event at https://t.co/8igr8Y7SUW

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

@alanjwendt OMG -so young Alan! And is that @JeremyBakerNZ in the front??!! Young as!

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Day 7/7 #mylifeinpictures Rules: no words, no people. Challenge someone new each day. My challenger was @NStottDespoja. I challenge @alanna_julian

[Alastair McEwin AM @almcewin]

Day 6/7 #mylifeinpictures Rules: no words, no people. Challenge someone new each day. My challenger was @NStottDespoja. I challenge @JudyHuett