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ACIE Statement: Queensland risks condemning generations of students to segregated schooling 

Categorized in: Media Releases, News Posted on: Monday 30 June 2025 Last updated on: Monday 30 June 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 1
The ACIE is alarmed by the Qld Government’s announcement to build six new special schools, condemning generations of students to segregated schooling.  
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Alert: Severe Weather Warning for parts of New South Wales and Queensland  

Categorized in: Member News, News Posted on: Monday 30 June 2025 Last updated on: Monday 30 June 2025 Written by: PWDA
People with disability are disproportionally affected during weather events and emergency
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Annual Pricing Review Report 2024-25

Categorized in: Blog, Member News, News Posted on: Thursday 26 June 2025 Last updated on: Thursday 26 June 2025 Written by: PWDA
Key changes that may affect members following the release of the NDIS 2024-25 Annual Pricing Review Report
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Cover of NSW 2025-26 Budget Papers Budget Statement and Performance and Wellbeing Statement.

Less bang for your buck – NSW Budget is missing key opportunities for everyone 

Categorized in: Media Releases, News Posted on: Wednesday 25 June 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 25 June 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
Following the release of NSW Budget, PWDA is calling on the NSW Government to commit to the inclusion and wellbeing of people with disability.
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Joint Position Statement: Human Rights-based Needs Assessment Model

Categorized in: News, Position Statements Posted on: Friday 20 June 2025 Last updated on: Friday 20 June 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA supports the joint position statement of Disability Representative Organisations calling for a human rights-based approach to NDIA needs assessments.
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PWDA Want to Know About Your Experiences with the NDIS Supports Rules (Section 10) 

Categorized in: Blog, Member News, News Posted on: Friday 20 June 2025 Last updated on: Friday 20 June 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA is asking for feedback from the disability community to help prepare our response to the Australian Government reviewing the NDIS Supports.
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PWDA highlights from Day 3 at COSP18: Wednesday 11 June

Categorized in: Blog, News Posted on: Thursday 12 June 2025 Last updated on: Thursday 12 June 2025 Written by: PWDA
PWDA blog covering day three at 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Wednesday 10 June.
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Megan Spindler Smith in a vibrant top speaking at the United Nations

United Nations COSP – General Debate

Categorized in: Blog, News Posted on: Wednesday 11 June 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 11 June 2025 Written by: PWDA
Megan Spindler-Smith delivered a compelling intervention on the need to centre multiply marginalised people with disability, especially First Nations, CALD, and LGBTIQA+ communities.
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Alex Bignell delivering an intervention at COSP Civil Society Forum

AI, Cognitive Disability, and Inclusive Governance

Categorized in: Blog, News Posted on: Wednesday 11 June 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 11 June 2025 Written by: PWDA
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.
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Megan Spindler-Smith at United Nations

The Impact of Anti-Diversity Political Narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the Work of the Disability Community.

Categorized in: Blog, News Posted on: Wednesday 11 June 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 11 June 2025 Written by: PWDA
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.
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