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People with Disability Australia | Sex & Open Relating in Queer & Disabled Communities: InFocus with Shannon

Sex & Open Relating in Queer & Disabled Communities: InFocus with Shannon

Categorized in: Blog, InFocus Blogs, Member News, News Posted on: Tuesday 7 April 2026 Last updated on: Tuesday 7 April 2026 Written by: PWDA
As part of our InFocus campaign, PWDA member Shannon talks about bringing open relating and alternative relationship structures in disability spaces.
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People with Disability Australia | Member Survey on Board Director Nomination and Election Process

Member Survey on Board Director Nomination and Election Process

Categorized in: Member News Posted on: Thursday 2 April 2026 Last updated on: Tuesday 14 April 2026 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA survey to ask members for feedback about the Board Director nomination and election process.
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People with Disability Australia | Visibility doesn’t have to be loud: InFocus with Tee

Visibility doesn’t have to be loud: InFocus with Tee

Categorized in: Blog, InFocus Blogs, Member News, News Posted on: Thursday 2 April 2026 Last updated on: Wednesday 1 April 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA member Tee shares an InFocus story about how a small line added to make something visible. To create a signal that people like me exist in these spaces – and belong.
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People with Disability Australia | We should be treated equally and respect each other: InFocus with Lex

We should be treated equally and respect each other: InFocus with Lex

Categorized in: Blog, InFocus Blogs, Member News, News Posted on: Wednesday 1 April 2026 Last updated on: Wednesday 1 April 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA’s member Lex shares their story about being bullied and discriminated against as a non-binary person who uses they/them pronouns. 
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People with Disability Australia | PWDA submission NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee: Third Round

PWDA submission NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee: Third Round

Categorized in: News, Submissions Posted on: Friday 27 March 2026 Last updated on: Friday 27 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee’s (EAC) third consultation on supports under review.
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My life changed after brain injury, but it is still a good life: InFocus with Mandy

Categorized in: Blog, InFocus Blogs, Member News, News Posted on: Thursday 26 March 2026 Last updated on: Friday 27 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA’s member Mandy, lives in Victoria and shares her story of having an Acquired Brain Injury as part of our InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign.
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People with Disability Australia | PWDA put queer disabled people In Focus at Mardi Gras

“In 2026, we need to change this culture”: InFocus with Nathan

Categorized in: Blog, InFocus Blogs, Member Blog, Member News, News Posted on: Friday 20 March 2026 Last updated on: Friday 20 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA’s member Nathan as part of the InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign shared a video story while at Mardi Gras 2026.
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People with Disability Australia | How losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacy

How losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacy

Categorized in: Blog, Member Blog, Member News Posted on: Friday 20 March 2026 Last updated on: Friday 20 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA Member Dan Stubbs is Victoria’s Public Advocate shared his story on the When I Was Young podcast of how losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacy.
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PWDA group before the march at Mardi Gras

PWDA put queer disabled people In Focus at Mardi Gras

Categorized in: Blog, InFocus Blogs, Member News, News Posted on: Thursday 19 March 2026 Last updated on: Friday 20 March 2026 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA members and staff joined the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade under the banner InFocus: Queer & Disabled.
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People with Disability Australia | Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons in Australia: Support for a national Human Rights Act

Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons in Australia: Support for a national Human Rights Act

Categorized in: News, Statement Posted on: Friday 13 March 2026 Last updated on: Friday 20 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA joined a representative organisations in statement on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons in Australia: Support for a national Human Rights Act.
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