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- PWDA submission NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee: Third Round
PWDA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee’s (EAC) third consultation on supports under review. - My life changed after brain injury, but it is still a good life: InFocus with MandyPWDA’s member Mandy, lives in Victoria and shares her story of having an Acquired Brain Injury as part of our InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign.
- “In 2026, we need to change this culture”: InFocus with NathanPWDA’s member Nathan as part of the InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign shared a video story while at Mardi Gras 2026.
- How losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacyPWDA Member Dan Stubbs is Victoria’s Public Advocate shared his story on the When I Was Young podcast of how losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacy.
- PWDA put queer disabled people In Focus at Mardi GrasPWDA members and staff joined the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade under the banner InFocus: Queer & Disabled.
- Media Release: NSW Government must take opportunity to deliver on human rights promise as 120+organisations call for inquiryPWDA joined an alliance of more than 120 legal and community organisations, religious bodies and trade unions calling on the NSW Government to seize an opportunity this week to strengthen human rights protections by establishing a public inquiry into the introduction of a Human Rights Act for New South Wales.
- Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons in Australia: Support for a national Human Rights ActPWDA joined a representative organisations in statement on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons in Australia: Support for a national Human Rights Act.
- Expression of Interest: Access to Enterprise Mentoring ProgramRegister now to find out more about this exciting program supporting NSW women in business.
- PWDA submission on the NDIS Rules: New Framework PlanningPWDA submission to NDIS Rules: Public Consultation on New Framework Planning (NFP) following consultation with PWDA members and community
- Join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group for City of RydePeople with Disability Australia and City of Ryde invite people with disability to join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group.
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