CMHA and PWDA are united in their condemnation of systemic failures in mental health and justice systems from the coroner’s report of Simon Cartwright’s death.
Author: Kylier Rees
PWDA and Disability Representative Organisations Oppose Rushed Implementation of New Support Needs Assessment Model
PWDA and DROs respond to new assessment model. Support government funding to reduce costs but oppose government-delivered assessments.
PWDA Submission on Foundational Supports
Submission to the government on Foundational supports are specific supports that would be available outside the NDIS
Eliminating Restrictive Practices in Australia
Restrictive practices have long been a concern within the disability community, violating the autonomy and dignity of people with disability.
Government Response to ADHD Senate Inquiry Falls Short
PWDA has expressed disappointment at the Albanese Government’s response to the Senate Inquiry into ADHD Assessment and Support Services.
Inquiry into the Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2024
Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on the Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2024
16 Days of Activism: Amplifying voices of women with disability
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are highlighting the urgent need for transformative action to address violence against women with disability.
An open letter to the Prime Minister, the National Cabinet and the Opposition Leader
Open letter on Immediate Actions Required for Australians with Disability in Response to the Disability Royal Commission
Celebrating Disability Leadership: Reflecting on growth and the road ahead
Reflections on the 2024 IDPwD theme: Amplifying disability leadership by PWDA Senior Manager of Policy, Giancarlo de Vera
PWDA Ready to Work with Government to Act on Special Rapporteurs Call to Abolish ADEs
PWDA welcomes the End of Mission Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery highlighting instances of modern slavery by people with disability.