Parliamentarians, including many members of the crossbench, have joined community sector leaders, including People with Disability Australia, in calling on the parliament to raise the rate of income support.
Category: Media Releases (page 2)
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.
People With Disability Australia Condemns Queensland Government’s Trans Health Ban
PWDA condemns the QLD Government’s decision to suspend the provision of puberty blockers and hormone therapies to minors seeking gender-affirming care
PWDA Congratulates Minister Rishworth and Assisting Minister Dr Aly On Their Appointments
PWDA congratulates Amanda Rishworth on their appointment as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Dr Anne Aly as Assisting Minister.
National Autism Strategy Welcome, Success Relies on Future Action and Funding
PWDA welcomed the release of the National Autism Strategy and its commitment to improving inclusion in the community, education and employment, alongside diagnosis, services and support systems for autistic people.
CMHA and PWDA Demand Justice and Urgent Reform Following Death of Simon Cartwright at Silverwater Jail
CMHA and PWDA are united in their condemnation of systemic failures in mental health and justice systems from the coroner’s report of Simon Cartwright’s death.
PWDA and Disability Representative Organisations Oppose Rushed Implementation of New Support Needs Assessment Model
PWDA and DROs respond to new assessment model. Support government funding to reduce costs but oppose government-delivered assessments.
Government Response to ADHD Senate Inquiry Falls Short
PWDA has expressed disappointment at the Albanese Government’s response to the Senate Inquiry into ADHD Assessment and Support Services.
PWDA Welcomes National Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing, Calls for Strong Implementation
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035 as an important step toward equitable health care for LGBTIQA+ people with disability. PWDA, the national disability rights and representative organisation and peak for LGBTIQA+ people with disability, believes the framework has potential to deliver meaningful improvements but progress will depend on how it is implemented.
PWDA Ready to Work with Government to Act on Special Rapporteurs Call to Abolish ADEs
PWDA welcomes the End of Mission Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery highlighting instances of modern slavery by people with disability.