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Shannon standing behind a microphone on a stand. She is holding a piece of paper and flying off to the side, is the Disability Pride flag, before being raised.

Shannon standing behind a microphone on a stand. She is holding a piece of paper and flying off to the side, is the Disability Pride flag, before being raised.

Seeing the Disability Pride Flag Fly in Victoria for the First Time

Making History: Victoria Raises the Disability Pride Flag for the First Time.

Shannon Meilak

Aug 113 min read

A group photo of attendees at the flag raising event. It is shot putdoors in a park or reserve.

A group photo of attendees at the flag raising event. It is shot putdoors in a park or reserve.

Disability Pride flag raising in the West

Victoria made history this July, raising the Disability Pride flag for the first time during Disability Pride Month.

Shannon Meilak

Aug 42 min read

Review: Jay & Pamela

Review: Jay & Pamela

Review: Jay & Pamela

Unlike shows that infantilise disabled adults or use them as inspiration porn, Jay and Pamela offers a refreshingly honest portrayal.

Shannon Meilak

Jul 11 min read

When ‘Accessible’ Isn’t Enough: The Gaps in Event Inclusion

When ‘Accessible’ Isn’t Enough: The Gaps in Event Inclusion

When ‘Accessible’ Isn’t Enough: The Gaps in Event Inclusion

It seems that everywhere we turn, events are advertising themselves as accessible and inclusive, but what does that really mean in 2025 and is it just tokenism?

Shannon Meilak

May 203 min read

A full shot of a diverse and disabled group of people, all depicted in a simple, cartoon style. All the people are standing in a loosely arranged line, with a wavy light-purple background behind them. They are faceless.

A full shot of a diverse and disabled group of people, all depicted in a simple, cartoon style. All the people are standing in a loosely arranged line, with a wavy light-purple background behind them. They are faceless.

Lets get disability on the agenda this federal election.

As the upcoming Federal election looms large, it's time to shine a spotlight on an often-overlooked demographic; people with disability.

Shannon Meilak

Apr 104 min read

Do we need to rethink ‘petting farms’?

Do we need to rethink ‘petting farms’?

Do we need to rethink ‘petting farms’?

Rethinking Petting Farms: Pleas for Kindness at Community Events

Shannon Meilak

Mar 32 min read

"Brimbank Celebrates Carers Space Launch Amid Ongoing Questions"

"Brimbank Celebrates Carers Space Launch Amid Ongoing Questions"

"Brimbank Celebrates Carers Space Launch Amid Ongoing Questions"

This article was originally published in 'The Westsider' on 1st October, 2024

Shannon Meilak

Oct 1, 20243 min read

"Climate Commitments or Empty Promises? A Call for Genuine Action in Melbourne's West"

"Climate Commitments or Empty Promises? A Call for Genuine Action in Melbourne's West"

"Climate Commitments or Empty Promises? A Call for Genuine Action in Melbourne's West"

This article was originally published in 'The Westsider' on 1st September, 2024

Shannon Meilak

Sep 1, 20243 min read

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