We are concerned about “Independent Assessments” for the NDIS

Last week, the Australian Government responded to the Tune Review Report, supporting, or supporting in principle, 29 recommendations to make the NDIS less complex, and to support fair access and easier navigation of the scheme. However, like many in the disability community, PWDA is highly concerned about the additional announcement of “independent assessments”, to be… Continue Reading We are concerned about “Independent Assessments” for the NDIS

Landmark NDIS Reforms

Today the Australian Government responded to the Tune Review, supporting or supporting in principle all 29 recommendations. We look forward to working with the Australian Government on continually improving the NDIS by implementing the recommendations. These recommendations are a step in the right direction, providing key changes that will go a long way to making… Continue Reading Landmark NDIS Reforms

Farewell to our CEO, Jeff Smith

We have difficult news today, with our CEO Jeff Smith resigning. Jeff had a serious medical episode on Wednesday night, and remains in hospital being treated.Jeff has worked tirelessly, particularly since March and the beginning of the pandemic, to ensure that our voices are heard by the Federal Government, and that we have a seat… Continue Reading Farewell to our CEO, Jeff Smith

Supporting our Support Workers

By Claudia Forsberg Interacting with people while infected with COVID-19 may become unavoidable if the person has no alternative arrangements. For many disabled people, isolation is not an option, writes Claudia Forsberg. Behind many disabled people, there are many more support workers; people paid to help us with the day to day tasks we would… Continue Reading Supporting our Support Workers

Welcome to my World

By Kate Hood Disabled people are not employed to speak for ourselves. We are rarely in leadership positions which allow us to drive the debate about what disabled people need during natural disasters. The truth is, we are being ignored, as usual, despite the efforts of some outstanding disabled activists, writes Kate Hood. Disabled people… Continue Reading Welcome to my World

When the government asked people to wear masks, there was no consideration given to those who are hard of hearing

By Charbel Zada There is a shared frustration, a sense of déjà vu, among people with disabilities, every time we have to remind people to be more considerate of our needs. How many times must it be said: ‘Nothing about us, without us?’ writes Charbel Zada. My name is Charbel Zada. I’m a proud member… Continue Reading When the government asked people to wear masks, there was no consideration given to those who are hard of hearing