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Member Survey on Mandatory Registration

Categorized in: Blog, News Posted on: Thursday 30 January 2025 Last updated on: Tuesday 1 April 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA is preparing responses to NDIS Safety Commission consultations on the mandatory registration
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People With Disability Australia Condemns Queensland Government’s Trans Health Ban 

Categorized in: Media Releases, News Posted on: Wednesday 29 January 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 29 January 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA condemns the QLD Government’s decision to suspend the provision of puberty blockers and hormone therapies to minors seeking gender-affirming care
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PWDA Congratulates Samantha Connor AM And Members Of The Disability Community Recognised In The 2025 Australia Day Honours List

Categorized in: Blog, News Posted on: Tuesday 28 January 2025 Last updated on: Tuesday 28 January 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA Congratulates Samantha Connor AM And Members Of The Disability Community Recognised In The 2025 Australia Day Honours List
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Improving Outcomes for People with Disability in Disaster Management

Categorized in: Reports Posted on: Tuesday 21 January 2025 Last updated on: Thursday 27 March 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
Roadmap to Improving Outcomes for People with Disability in Disaster Management report looks at ways to ensure safety for people with disability in emergencies
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Aviation Customer Rights Charter

Categorized in: News, Submissions Posted on: Tuesday 21 January 2025 Last updated on: Friday 31 January 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA welcomed the opportunity to review and respond to the draft Aviation Customer Rights Charter to the Interim Aviation Industry Ombudsperson.
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Amanda Rishworth Minister for NDIS

PWDA Congratulates Minister Rishworth and Assisting Minister Dr Aly On Their Appointments 

Categorized in: Media Releases, News Posted on: Thursday 16 January 2025 Last updated on: Thursday 16 January 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA congratulates Amanda Rishworth on their appointment as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Dr Anne Aly as Assisting Minister.
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 ACIE Position Statement – Therapy Supports and Allied Health Services in Schools

Categorized in: News, Position Statements Posted on: Wednesday 15 January 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 29 January 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA supports statement position of the Australian Coalition for Inclusive Education on the role and purpose of therapy and allied health professionals and service providers in school settings.
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Appointment of PWDA Board executive officers

Categorized in: Blog, News Posted on: Wednesday 15 January 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 15 January 2025 Written by: PWDA
PWDA is pleased to inform that the People with Disability Australia (PWDA) Board has appointed their Executive Officers.
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National Autism Strategy Welcome, Success Relies on Future Action and Funding

Categorized in: Media Releases, News Posted on: Tuesday 14 January 2025 Last updated on: Tuesday 14 January 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA welcomed the release of the National Autism Strategy and its commitment to improving inclusion in the community, education and employment, alongside diagnosis, services and support systems for autistic people.
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Public Toilets and People with Disability in NSW

Categorized in: News, Submissions Posted on: Tuesday 7 January 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 2 April 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
Submission to the NSW government legislative committee on Accessible Public Toilets and People with Disability in NSW.
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