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- Appointment of PWDA Board Executive Officers
PWDA is pleased to inform that the People with Disability Australia (PWDA) Board has appointed their Executive Officers for 2026. - Australian Disability Strategy National Forum Funding Support: Apply NowPWDA will administer a funding program for people to attend the 2026 Australian Disability Strategy Conference in Adelaide on 24 – 25 February 2026.
- PWDA IDPwD 2025: Highlights From the A Voice of Our Own National Online ConferenceOn Wednesday 3 December 2025, PWDA hosted A Voice of Our Own, its second International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) national online conference created by and for people with disability.
- “When we’re united, we raise the standard of what this country believes is fair, possible, and just”On Thursday 13 November at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), PWDA member Emma Bennison MBA GAICD delivered a moving address to members.
- Join us on 2025 International Day of People with DisabilityThis IDPwD, PWDA invites you to come together to share our voices, experiences and discuss what our future must be.
- Join PWDA in the 2026 Pride Events in Sydney and MelbournePWDA members are invited to register interest to join PWDA in the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade and 2026 Melbourne Midsumma Pride March.
- PWDA announces our new Board and farewells outgoing Board DirectorsAt the PWDA 2025 Annual General Meeting on Thursday 13 November, PWDA members approved the appointments of new Board Directors.
- Daniel Flynn announced as Interim President of PWDA
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) announces the board has met and voted to elect Daniel Flynn as Interim President with Eva as Vice President until the 2025 AGM. - Trinity Ford announces resignation as President of PWDAPeople with Disability Australia (PWDA) announces with sadness the resignation of our President, Trinity Ford, effective from 21 October 2025, 6:00pm AEDT.
- Complete PWDA survey on NDIS Support Needs AssessmentsWe want to ensure our policy position on Needs Assessment reflect the current priorities and lived experiences of our members.
- Complete our survey on Digital Health Services Usage and Privacy Concerns for People with DisabilityComplete the survey to help us better understand how people with disability use digital health services provided by the Agency, and how privacy and security concerns may affect their experience.
- Express your interest to join our Remote Reach Advisory GroupPWDA is inviting people with disability to join our project advisory group to strengthen Domestic and Family Violence services in Western New South Wales to be more inclusive.
- Join our Healthy Relationships Advisory GroupPWDA is inviting people with disability to join our project advisory group to prevent domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) against people with disability.
- Join a Consultation Session on the Australian Digital Health Agency tools and appsPWDA is inviting people with disability to join a focus group or 1:1 interview to share feedback on the Australian Digital Health Agency digital health tools and apps regarding security, privacy and confidentiality.
- PWDA Survey: Changes to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)Complete the survey to help shape PWDA’s submission on changes to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
- Help PWDA guide this exciting new project supporting women with disability in businessJoin our Project Advisory Group. PWDA is inviting up to 10 women with disability for our new project supporting women with disability in business.
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