Resources and Publications

As part of our goal to effectively disseminate and translate research, we have collated (in one place) all relevant LIDS-produced resources for people with a disability, their families, carers and associated services.

• Training and Resources
• Publications
• Videos and podcasts
• Newsletters
• Seminars
• Conferences

Video content from the Living with Disability Research Centre is available on our YouTube channel.

Latest Videos and Podcasts

Group homes for people with intellectual disability

In this episode of the Behaviour Speak Podcast, Professor Christine Bigby speaks about her many years conducting research on identifying the key indicators of good group homes.

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): A free online seminar for the health and community sector

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has gained increased recognition as a major health concern in Australia in recent years. The condition is characterised by learning, behavioural, memory, functional and physical impairments that are lifelong. FASD affects more Australians than Downs Syndrome, Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy combined, yet most professionals don’t feel equipped with the information they need to recognise or respond to it effectively.

This free webinar, sponsored by the La Trobe University Rural Health School, aimed to help health and community service professionals by providing a wide range of information on FASD. The webinar was held on 9 September, 2021. You can watch a recording of the seminar here.

Part 1: Introduction to FASD- Dr Kerryn Bagley, La Trobe University FASD webinar 2021

Part 2: FASD Diagnosis – Dr Katrina Harris, La Trobe University FASD Webinar 2021

Part 3: Lived experience of FASD – Angelene Bruce, La Trobe University FASD Webinar 2021

Part 4: FASD practice Responses  – Prue Walker, La Trobe University FASD Webinar 2021

2019 Podcasts

How to design effective supports to facilitate community participation. NDIS Sector Development Podcast, National Disability Services (NDS).

Professor Christine Bigby and Fiona Still discuss what community participation is and how service providers can design effective supports to facilitate community participation.

What makes a good group home? ASID Research to Practice.

Professor Christine Bigby and colleagues talk about ongoing research into the factors that make group homes good for people with intellectual disability.

2018 La Trobe University Research Week - Research Showcase

Watch Professor Christine Bigby together with Scott Sheppard (House with no Steps) and Cathy Gauci (Unisson Disability Services) discuss research impact at the 2018 La Trobe University Research Week - Research Showcase, Tuesday 28 August.

Professor Christine Bigby shared the impact of a program of research since 2000 about group homes. Many organisations have adopted the internationally recognised best practice known as 'Active Support', her research has identified the difficulties embedding this practice in service. Professor Bigby, Scott, Gail and Cathy will talk about the way they have used the research findings to drive changes to management of group homes. They will also consider the difference that open-access learning materials developed by the research team have made to accessibility of training for staff across the disability sector.

ABC Radio National Life Matters

Professor Christine Bigby and Chantelle Robards appeared on the ABC Radio National Life Matters program on Tuesday 27 March, 2018 at 9:06am. They discussed the progress of the NDIS, described as the biggest social policy reform in Australia since Medicare.

Professor Christine Bigby is Director of the Living with Disability Research Centre at La Trobe University.

Chantelle Robards was a speech pathologist and is now an advocate for allied health professionals in NSW who work with the NDIS.

La Trobe Bold Thinking Series - The NDIS 5 Years On

Hosted by respected broadcaster, journalist and writer Francis Leach, the first Bold Thinking Series lecture of 2018 took place on Wednesday 28 March, 2018 and included La Trobe University Disability specialists Professor Christine Bigby and Dr Jane Tracy, Paralympian, Dr Lisa Chaffey and The Australian’s Rick Morton to discuss and debate the NDIS and more. The Bold Thinking Series features a panel of La Trobe University academics in discussion with industry experts to share their bold thoughts and discoveries, and how they relate to modern society.

Professor Christine Bigby on the Living with Disability Research Centre

Professor Christine Bigby discusses the three research themes of the Living with Disability Research Centre.

Older videos and podcasts

• Social inclusion - in a La Trobe University podcast, Professor Christine Bigby discusses the importance of social inclusion
• Supported decision making - Interview on Radio National's AM program with Professor Christine Bigby and Samantha Donovan on supported decision making
• Person Centred Active Support - In conversation with Graeme Kelly – CEO, E.W. Tipping Foundation.
• Creating a society more inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities - Christine Bigby in conversation on ABC radio; read transcript [DOC 32KB]