On Wednesday 19 February, PWDA held an online Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras side event celebrating LGBTQIA+ disability pride – ‘Free to be Proud’.
Category: Blog (page 10)
Disability advocates call for policy ambition to be matched with action
Australia’s Disability Strategy sets out a vision for a more inclusive society. The federal government’s commitment to tracking progress under the ADS matters.
PWDA are ‘Free to Be Me’ at 2025 Midsumma Pride March
PWDA joined the 2025 Midsumma Pride March on Sunday 2 February to celebrate LGBTQIA+ and disability pride with the theme Proud and Free to Be Me.
Proud and Free to Be Me: PWDA to March at Midsumma for the First Time
For the first time, People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national cross-disability rights and representative organisation and national peak for LGBTQIA+ people with disability, has taken to the streets of St Kilda for the 2025 Midsumma Pride March.
Member Survey on Mandatory Registration
PWDA is preparing responses to NDIS Safety Commission consultations on the mandatory registration
PWDA Congratulates Samantha Connor AM And Members Of The Disability Community Recognised In The 2025 Australia Day Honours List
PWDA Congratulates Samantha Connor AM And Members Of The Disability Community Recognised In The 2025 Australia Day Honours List
Appointment of PWDA Board executive officers
PWDA is pleased to inform that the People with Disability Australia (PWDA) Board has appointed their Executive Officers.
Eliminating Restrictive Practices in Australia
Restrictive practices have long been a concern within the disability community, violating the autonomy and dignity of people with disability.
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.
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.