People with Disability with Australia (PWDA) through our Advancing Women Project are pleased to invite you to our International Women’s Day event, Leading Change – A Webinar for Women with Disability on Leadership.
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Nicole Lee resigns as PWDA President
It is with sadness that People with Disability Australia (PWDA) announce the resignation of Nicole Lee as our President and Board Director effective Thursday 11 January 2024.
Be in the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras Parade!
PWDA members are invited to register your interest to join PWDA as marchers in the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras parade! There is a limited number of spots for participants and priority will be given to PWDA members and LGBTQIA+ community members.
IDPwD 2023 Ambassador Giancarlo de Vera
In their address, Giancarlo calls for everyone to accept that disability is part of the human condition, that there is no normal way to be human.
Oral history interviews with members of People With Disability Australia
This collection of interviews regarding disability was a collaboration between Louise Darmody and the State Library of New South Wales.
Why we need the NDIS
Born out of the dire need to address the shortcomings of the existing support system, the NDIS has emerged as a lifeline for millions, offering a pathway to independence, dignity, and a better quality of life.
PWDA Report Reveals Critical Need for Inclusive Domestic and Family Violence Services for Women with Disability
A new report from People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has highlighted the significant barriers women and children with disability face when accessing domestic and family violence services.
How the NDIS could work better for me
“To me, good support from the NDIS means understanding my disability from my point of view. It means giving me what I need to thrive and letting me choose the supports that work best for me. It means getting roadblocks out of my way.”
PWDA Welcomes New Board Members and Farewells Outgoing Leaders
PWDA members approved the appointment of Eva Sifis and Kevyn Morris as new board directors for a two-year term. They join returning board directors Arun Barramundi, Haidi Badawi, Marayke Jonkers, Dr Michelle Hyde, Nicole Lee, Presley Chihuri, Suresh Rajan and Dr Zhila Hasanloo.
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Post-Covid Forum
The experiences and feedback shared by members at the forum, along with the survey responses will now contribute to the PWDA Board’s Position Statement on COVID-19.