Australian Development Gateway

The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on
06 December 2007

Empowering the rural disabled in Asia and the Pacific

The FAO develops policies and strategies to alleviate poverty of the rural disabled, constituting 70-80% of disabled people in the Asia Pacific. (FAO) More info >>

Child landmine survivors: an inclusive approach to policy & practice

A report designed to give guidance to donors and policy makers on working with child landmine victims. (Save the Children: 2000) More info >>

Tools & materials for working with people with disabilities in remote indigenous communities

A wide range of practical resources for allied health professionals and carers working with Indigenous peoples with disabilities living in remote areas of Australia. (Working With Indigenous Peoples With Disability) More info >>

A health handbook for women with disabilities

This handbook aims to help women with disabilities better care for themselves, improve their general health, their capabilities and self-reliance and their ability to participate more effectively in their communities. (Hesperian Foundation: 2007) More info >>

Rehabilitation of landmine victims: the ultimate challenge

The paper discusses rehabilitation consequences of landmine injuries; individual, social and economic consequences; prevention and education. (World Health Organization: 2003) More info >>


 

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