The ACIE is alarmed by the Qld Government’s announcement to build six new special schools, condemning generations of students to segregated schooling.
Author: PWDA
Alert: Severe Weather Warning for parts of New South Wales and Queensland
People with disability are disproportionally affected during weather events and emergency
National Disability Insurance Scheme Annual Pricing Review Report 2024-25
Key changes that may affect members following the release of the NDIS 2024-25 Annual Pricing Review Report
Less bang for your buck – NSW Budget is missing key opportunities for everyone
Following the release of NSW Budget, PWDA is calling on the NSW Government to commit to the inclusion and wellbeing of people with disability.
Joint Position Statement: Human Rights-based Needs Assessment Model
PWDA supports the joint position statement of Disability Representative Organisations calling for a human rights-based approach to NDIA needs assessments.
PWDA Want to Know About Your Experiences with the NDIS Supports Rules (Section 10)
PWDA is asking for feedback from the disability community to help prepare our response to the Australian Government reviewing the NDIS Supports.
PWDA highlights from Day 3 at COSP18: Wednesday 11 June
PWDA blog covering day three at 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Wednesday 10 June.
United Nations COSP – General Debate
Megan Spindler-Smith delivered a compelling intervention on the need to centre multiply marginalised people with disability, especially First Nations, CALD, and LGBTIQA+ communities.
AI, Cognitive Disability, and Inclusive Governance
PWDA’s Alexandra Bignell delivered a powerful intervention on how AI can – and must – serve neurodivergent people. Her message was clear: AI must be designed and led by the people it aims to support.
The Impact of Anti-Diversity Political Narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the Work of the Disability Community.
Megan Spindler-Smith kicked off COSP18 with a hard-hitting intervention in the first session: The Impact of Anti-Diversity Political Narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the Work of the Disability Community.