Editor - People with Disability Australia

Person, smiling slightly, sitting in a motorised wheelchair on a gently sloping ramp and alongside a long high railing to his left, through which palm trees and water off in the distance can be seen.

A better financial future

After a series of financial mishaps, Rob had accrued a significant Centrelink debt. PWDA supported Rob in court to get the debt rescinded.

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A family re-united

After losing her child due to domestic violence, Frances contacted PWDA for support to prove to the court her home was safe and she was capable of raising a child.

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New options

Oliver’s life turned around for the better after PWDA advocates supported him to access some new community resources and supports.

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A safe place

Stan and Allie find a safe place, with support and community access after reaching out to PWDA.

New Australian Disability Strategy Welcomed By Leading Disability Representative Organisations

Australia’s peak disability representative organisations have lent their support to the new Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021 – 2031 (the strategy) which was released today in Canberra by the Australian Government to coincide with the International Day Of People With Disability.…

New Domestic Violence Resources Launched For People With Disability

Helping women and children with disability access domestic and family violence services and information about dealing with sexual assault and abuse is the focus of three new Easy Read resources and several new videos launched today to mark this year’s…