On Wednesday 19 February, PWDA held an online Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras side event celebrating LGBTQIA+ disability pride – ‘Free to be Proud’.
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PWDA member Caitlin tells us what being ‘Proud and Free to be Me’ means as a person with disability and member of PWDA during Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025
PWDA are ‘Free to be Proud’
On Wednesday 19 February, PWDA held an online Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras side event celebrating LGBTQIA+ disability pride – ‘Free to be Proud’.
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Crossbench and community sector leaders urge parliament to raise income support
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PWDA are ‘Free to Be Me’ at 2025 Midsumma Pride March
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Proud and Free to Be Me: PWDA to March at Midsumma for the First Time
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Meet the PWDA Board of Directors
We are excited to invite all PWDA members to join us for an opportunity to meet the PWDA Board of Directors, ask questions and engage in a discussion about the upcoming year.