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People with Disability Australia | Budget clearly signals ‘NDIS is here to stay’, with more to do on housing and economic security

PWDA’s 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission for People with Disability

Categorized in: News, Submissions Posted on: Tuesday 11 February 2025 Last updated on: Tuesday 11 February 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA’s 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission for People with Disability involves measures designed to enable equity, inclusion and access for people with disability
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People with Disability Australia | Disability advocates call for policy ambition to be matched with action

Disability advocates call for policy ambition to be matched with action

Categorized in: Blog, Member News, News Posted on: Friday 7 February 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 2 April 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
Australia’s Disability Strategy sets out a vision for a more inclusive society. The federal government’s commitment to tracking progress under the ADS matters.
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People with Disability Australia | Take the Time for Codesign: 254 Organisations Demand More Time to Codesign NDIS Reforms

Take the Time for Codesign: 254 Organisations Demand More Time to Codesign NDIS Reforms

Categorized in: Media Releases, Member News, News Posted on: Thursday 6 February 2025 Last updated on: Thursday 6 February 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
254 disability organisations and providers call for urgent action from the Government and the new Minister for the NDIS to protect the safety and wellbeing of NDIS participants amid rushed reforms.
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People with Disability Australia | PWDA Responds to Registration of NDIS Participants Who Self Direct Their Supports

PWDA Responds to Registration of NDIS Participants Who Self Direct Their Supports

Categorized in: News, Submissions Posted on: Wednesday 5 February 2025 Last updated on: Wednesday 28 May 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
Leading our Own Supports: Response to the Department of Social Services Consultation Paper on Category C: Service for One/Self Directed Support Registration
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People with Disability Australia | PWDA are 'Free to Be Me' at 2025 Midsumma Pride March

PWDA are ‘Free to Be Me’ at 2025 Midsumma Pride March

Categorized in: Blog, Member News, News Posted on: Tuesday 4 February 2025 Last updated on: Tuesday 4 February 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA joined the 2025 Midsumma Pride March on Sunday 2 February to celebrate LGBTQIA+ and disability pride with the theme Proud and Free to Be Me.
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Close-up of a key in a lock opening a door. A keyring hangs down. It is in the shape of a house.

PWDA’s response to the NSW Homelessness Strategy

Categorized in: News, Submissions Posted on: Thursday 30 January 2025 Last updated on: Tuesday 1 April 2025 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Homes NSW draft NSW Homelessness Strategy 2025-2034, following review of the strategy, consultation paper and background documents.
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People with Disability Australia | Member Survey on Mandatory Registration

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 | People With Disability Australia Condemns Queensland Government's Trans Health Ban 

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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Close up of Samantha Connor who has her head tilted to the side and smiling. She has bright red hair and is wearing glasses and a floral top

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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People with Disability Australia | Improving Outcomes for People with Disability in Disaster Management

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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