PWDA - People with Disability Australia

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16 Days of Activism: Amplifying voices of women with disability

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are highlighting the urgent need for transformative action to address violence against women with disability.

An open letter to the Prime Minister, the National Cabinet and the Opposition Leader

Open letter on Immediate Actions Required for Australians with Disability in Response to the Disability Royal Commission

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Celebrating Disability Leadership: Reflecting on growth and the road ahead

Reflections on the 2024 IDPwD theme: Amplifying disability leadership by PWDA Senior Manager of Policy, Giancarlo de Vera

Special rapporteur contemporary slavery 2024 visit with PWDA staff including Giancarlo, Megan and Lisa

PWDA Ready to Work with Government to Act on Special Rapporteurs Call to Abolish ADEs

PWDA welcomes the End of Mission Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery highlighting instances of modern slavery by people with disability.

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Sector welcomes new development strategy advancing disability equity

PWDA joined 18 organisations to celebrate the release of the Australian Government’s new International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy (IDEARS).

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Submission to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee

People with Disability Australia joins other disability representative organisations in opposing the blanket ban outlined in the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024.

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‘Paying the price’ Final Report a missed opportunity to alleviate cost of living crisis for people with disability

PWDA) is disappointed the Senate Select Committee on Cost of Living Final Report does not include immediate action to address key areas of stress for people with disability

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Open letter on the future of UNRWA

PWDA joined 26 organisations as signatory on an open letter seeking urgent leadership from Australian Parliament to ensure the future and security of the UNRWA.