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2024 PWDA AGM

Every year, PWDA members elect a Board of people with disability who lead our organisation. The elections are held between September and October, and our AGM is held in November.

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PWDA member at 2024 Mardi Gras wearing a rainbow jumpsuit

Join PWDA in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade and Melbourne Midsumma Pride March.

PWDA members are invited to register interest to join PWDA in the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade and 2025 Melbourne Midsumma Pride March. There is a limited number of spots for participants and priority will be given to PWDA members and LGBTQIA+ community members.

A Voice of Our Own Online National Conference – a day that must be not just about us, but also with us, for us, and by us

On Tuesday 3 December 2024, to mark International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), our way, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) hosted A Voice of Our Own – a national online conference created by and for people with disability.
Two people are outside of accommodation enjoying the sunshine. One of them is a wheelchair user and the other is seated on the ground.

PWDA Responds to NDIA STA and Respite Changes

On Friday 22 November the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) released new information on Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite. PWDA is concerned about uncertainty in funding decisions and subsequent harm to participants while the sector awaits the release of the operational guidelines.
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New NDIS support lists have started. This is what we know so far. 

On Tuesday 1 October 2024, the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released the NDIS support lists that define what supports the NDIS can pay for.  

This blog post focuses on the NDIS support lists and what we currently know about them.