Megan Spindler-Smith kicked off COSP18 with a hard-hitting intervention in the first session: The Impact of Anti-Diversity Political Narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the Work of the Disability Community.
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PWDA highlights from COSP18 official opening day: Tuesday 10 June
PWDA blog covering day two – the official opening of the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Tuesday 10 June.
Ending restrictive practices against First Nations people with disability: Finding a culturally sensitive way forward
Megan Spindler-Smith and Tahlia-Rose Vanissum led an interactive discussion on restrictive practices against First Nations people with disability, reflecting on the speakers’ experiences and discussing possible ways forward.
PWDA bringing all the highlights from day one at COSP18 in New York
PWDA blog covering day one at the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18)
PWDA at the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD
PWDA is part of the Disabled Peoples’ Organisations Australia (DPOA) delegation to the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18)
National Reconciliation Week 2025: Bridging Now to Next
Tuesday 27 May National Reconciliation Week (NRW) — Tuesday 27 May–3 June — is a time for reflection, truth-telling, and collective action. The dates mark the significant milestones in Australia’s journey towards reconciliation: the 1967 Referendum and the 1992 Mabo…
Participant Safeguarding Co-Design Story Workshops
PWDA is assisting NDIS with recruitment for Participant Safeguarding Co-Design Story Workshops to help guide Safeguarding Policy Principles.
Member Blog Post – When ‘Accessible’ Isn’t Enough: The Gaps in Event Inclusion
Check out this awesome PWDA member blog post by Shannon Meilak! Shannon is a talented, disabled, and neurodivergent creative who’s passionate about advocacy, accessibility, and sharing real stories. In this piece, she dives into how “accessible” isn’t always enough when it comes to making events truly inclusive. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in creating more welcoming spaces!
PWDA Post-Election Online Forum: Hosted by Dr George Taleporos
Join Dr George Taleporos, host of Reasonable and Necessary podcast and a powerful panel including PWDA President Trinity Ford, PWDA Deputy CEO Megan Spindler-Smith, and DANA CEO El Gibbs as they unpack the Federal Election outcome for you discuss what is next for disability rights and advocacy.
How to Make Disability Rights A Priority: Federal Election Forum
PWDA hosted an online forum ahead of the 2025 Federal Election, bringing together members, the disability community and key political leaders to focus on the issues that matter most.