The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, invites us to reflect on the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to look forward with hope and determination.
Category: Blog
National Redress Scheme Information Webinar for People with Disability
PWDA is hosting this webinar about the National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS) with support from Fenton Communications.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Annual Pricing Review Report 2024-25
Key changes that may affect members following the release of the NDIS 2024-25 Annual Pricing Review Report
PWDA Want to Know About Your Experiences with the NDIS Supports Rules (Section 10)
PWDA is asking for feedback from the disability community to help prepare our response to the Australian Government reviewing the NDIS Supports.
PWDA highlights from Day 3 at COSP18: Wednesday 11 June
PWDA blog covering day three at 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Wednesday 10 June.
United Nations COSP – General Debate
Megan Spindler-Smith delivered a compelling intervention on the need to centre multiply marginalised people with disability, especially First Nations, CALD, and LGBTIQA+ communities.
AI, Cognitive Disability, and Inclusive Governance
PWDA’s Alexandra Bignell delivered a powerful intervention on how AI can – and must – serve neurodivergent people. Her message was clear: AI must be designed and led by the people it aims to support.
The Impact of Anti-Diversity Political Narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the Work of the Disability Community.
Megan Spindler-Smith kicked off COSP18 with a hard-hitting intervention in the first session: The Impact of Anti-Diversity Political Narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the Work of the Disability Community.
PWDA highlights from COSP18 official opening day: Tuesday 10 June
PWDA blog covering day two – the official opening of the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Tuesday 10 June.
Ending restrictive practices against First Nations people with disability: Finding a culturally sensitive way forward
Megan Spindler-Smith and Tahlia-Rose Vanissum led an interactive discussion on restrictive practices against First Nations people with disability, reflecting on the speakers’ experiences and discussing possible ways forward.