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Photo of Shannon Meilak at the 2025 Midsumma Pride March. Shannon is wearing a black pride t-shirt, rainbow cape and is holding on to a black stroller where Shannon’s little black dog is sitting. People are in the background holding PWDA signs and wearing rainbow capes.

Member Blog Post – When ‘Accessible’ Isn’t Enough: The Gaps in Event Inclusion

Check out this awesome PWDA member blog post by Shannon Meilak! Shannon is a talented, disabled, and neurodivergent creative who’s passionate about advocacy, accessibility, and sharing real stories. In this piece, she dives into how “accessible” isn’t always enough when it comes to making events truly inclusive. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in creating more welcoming spaces!

PWDA Post-Election Online Forum: Hosted by Dr George Taleporos

Join Dr George Taleporos, host of Reasonable and Necessary podcast and a powerful panel including PWDA President Trinity Ford, PWDA Deputy CEO Megan Spindler-Smith, and DANA CEO El Gibbs as they unpack the Federal Election outcome for you discuss what is next for disability rights and advocacy.

Anthony Albanese standing on a stage as he delivers his victory speech for the Labor Party 2025 Federal Election win.

Open letter to the Prime Minister of the 48th Parliament of Australia

PWDA has written an open letter to the Prime Minister congratulating the Labor Party on its election victory and commitments to fairness, equality, and leaving no one behind.

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How to Make Disability Rights A Priority: Federal Election Forum

PWDA hosted an online forum ahead of the 2025 Federal Election, bringing together members, the disability community and key political leaders to focus on the issues that matter most.

Building Access Workshop Bookings Now Open

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is excited to offer a free program for domestic and family violence (DFV) services in NSW to improve accessibility and inclusion for women and children with disability.

Meet the PWDA Board of Directors

We are excited to invite all PWDA members to join us for an opportunity to meet the PWDA Board of Directors, ask questions and engage in a discussion about the upcoming year.

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Member Blog Post – Mr River Night

Today we introduce you to one of our members, Mr River Night. River is a proud father, husband, carer, professional, advocate and adult living with disability. We recently asked River a few questions about his life, advocacy work and why he became a PWDA member.

PWDA member at 2024 Mardi Gras wearing a rainbow jumpsuit

Join PWDA in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade and Melbourne Midsumma Pride March.

PWDA members are invited to register interest to join PWDA in the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade and 2025 Melbourne Midsumma Pride March. There is a limited number of spots for participants and priority will be given to PWDA members and LGBTQIA+ community members.

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PWDA Welcomes National Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing, Calls for Strong Implementation

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035 as an important step toward equitable health care for LGBTIQA+ people with disability. PWDA, the national disability rights and representative organisation and peak for LGBTIQA+ people with disability, believes the framework has potential to deliver meaningful improvements but progress will depend on how it is implemented.

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A Voice of Our Own Online National Conference – a day that must be not just about us, but also with us, for us, and by us

On Tuesday 3 December 2024, to mark International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), our way, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) hosted A Voice of Our Own – a national online conference created by and for people with disability.