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Disability Royal Commission Progress Report 2025

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) acknowledges the release of the Disability Royal Commission Progress Report 2025. Our team is currently reviewing the report and will provide a more comprehensive analysis and formal response for our members and community after our review.

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Trinity Ford announces resignation as President of PWDA

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) announces with sadness the resignation of our President, Trinity Ford, effective from 21 October 2025, 6:00pm AEDT.

Review of a Legislative Framework to Regulate Restrictive Practices

PWDA welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the NSW Department of Communities & Justice Review of a Legislative Framework to Regulate Restrictive Practices.

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.