PWDA Vice President Jarrod Sandell-Hay welcomed news of Australia’s first Deafblind class established within a mainstream public school, describing it as “a step in the right direction” for inclusive education.
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“Double the pride. Double the fun”: InFocus with Finn
PWDA’s member Finn O’Keefe shares their story about life as a queer person with disability, often feeling doubly on the outer as part of the InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign
“Pansexual, this is perfect”: InFocus with Rory Keyes
PWDA’s member Rory Keyes shares their story of marching with PWDA at Mardi Gras as part of the InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign
“We’re here. We’re queer. We’re disabled. And we are in focus.”
PWDA’s national online event InFocus: Queer & Disabled brought together a diverse audience from across Australia to centre the voices, leadership and lived experience of LGBTQIA+ people with disability.
Reflecting on the Disability Royal Commission: Disability Discrimination Commissioner Perspective
Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary Kayess message at national online forum ‘Two Years On From the Disability Royal Commission’.
Reflecting on the Disability Royal Commission: First Nations Perspective
PWDA Board Director, Tahlia-Rose Vanissum spoke about the ongoing harm experienced by First Nations people with disability and stressed that reform cannot succeed without First Nations leadership, lived experience and real power in decision-making.
Two Years On From the Disability Royal Commission Event Wrap-Up
PWDA hosted a national online forum ‘Two Years On From the Disability Royal Commission’ on Friday 6 February to take stock.
Help PWDA put LGBTQIA+ People with Disability In Focus
InFocus: Queer & Disabled is a digital storytelling campaign led by PWDA, centring the voices and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people with disability.
PWDA marches again to put LGBTQIA+ people with disability InFocus
PWDA returned to the streets of Melbourne St Kilda on Sunday 1 February to proudly represent LGBTQIA+ people with disability in the Midsumma Pride March.
Australian Disability Strategy National Forum Funding Support: Apply Now
PWDA will administer a funding program for people to attend the 2026 Australian Disability Strategy Conference in Adelaide on 24 – 25 February 2026.