The Framework governs the approach to SDA pricing and payments and is intended to result in a competitive price that attracts market players to supply new and innovative housing solutions for people with disability. KPMG will carried out a scheduled…
Author: People with Disability Australia (page 23)
People with Disability Demand Royal Commission into Violence and Abuse
Today’s ABC Background Briefing report, into shocking cases of the killing of people with disability, shows why a Royal Commission into all forms of violence against people with disability is so urgent and important. “This new report exposes the terrible deaths…
NSW Budget of missed opportunity for people with disability
Today’s NSW State Budget was a missed opportunity to make sure people with disability get our fair share of the state’s common prosperity “The NSW Government could have used today to make sure that NSW was a great place for…
Family Law Review
May 2018 Response to Issues Paper: Review of the Family Law System Australian Law Reform Commission PWDA submission – Word document
New NSW mental health plan shows vital role for torture prevention treaty
Today’s release of new mental health guidelines by the NSW Government show the importance of a systemic approach to preventing violence and abuse of people with disability. “People with disability have a right to be free of violence in all…
Certainty for NDIS, but more needed on jobs for people with disability
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to its share of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) so that people with disability have the services and supports they need and deserve. “We hope that this now ends…
Disability groups rally in Queanbeyan to ask Deputy Premier save disability services
People with disability, disability information and advocacy services and MPs will rally in Queanbeyan Park at 11am today to call on the Deputy Premier John Barilaro to act to save them. “Disability advocacy and information services will close in NSW…
NDIS Market Readiness
March 2018 The National Disability Insurance Agency undertook a review into NDIS market readiness. PWDA Submission – PDF
Review Of The Guardianship Act In NSW
February 2018 NSW Law Reform Commission Review of the Guardianship Act 1987 PWDA submission – Word document
Termination Of Pregnancy Laws In Queensland
February 2018 The Queensland Law Reform Commission undertook a review into termination of pregnancy laws in Australia. PWDA submission – Word document