Speaking at the National Press Club, PWDA Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith said the Bill abandoned the original promise of the NDIS by asking people with disability to pay the price for a policy choice the Government did not have to make.
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PWDA member blog: ‘Barriers’ – a poem by Nerida Kingsford
PWDA member Nerida’s poem, “Barriers”, highlights the everyday obstacles that many people with disability continue to face when accessing shops, restaurants and public spaces.
The NDIS helps Zeahn live safely with the level of support he needs every day
Our Reasonable. Necessary. Ordinary campaign asked “What does the NDIS make possible in your everyday life?”
This is Zeahn’s story.
This is Zeahn’s story.
Outlining proposed changes to the NDIS
Information about proposed reforms to the NDIS outlines how the changes could affect participants, providers and people applying to the Scheme in the future.
How to make a Parliamentary Submission
PWDA help with Building your own Submission including What is a parliamentary submission? Supportive links and a template to build your own.
These changes are not the true intent of the scheme
As part of our Reasonable. Necessary. Ordinary campaign we asked our followers “What does the NDIS make possible in your everyday life?”
PWDA delegation joins 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the UN CRPD (COSP19)
PWDA staff Interventions from 19th Conference of States Parties (COSP19) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Jeramy Hope resigns as President of PWDA
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) announces that Jeramy Hope has resigned as President and Director of PWDA.
PWDA COSP19 Side Event: Effective Co-design with People with Disability
2026 side event “Nothing About Us Without Us All: Effective Co-design with People with Disability in All Our Diversity” at the 19th Conference of States Parties (COSP19) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
“When support is withdrawn, the need does not disappear”
PWDA evidence at Public Hearings for Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 Thursday 11 June On Wednesday 12 June, PWDA gave evidence at the Public Hearings for…