Media Release: Tear down barriers stopping people with disability getting a job

People with disability face discrimination, a lack of accessibility and flexibility when trying to get a job, and that needs to change. “Today we’re releasing our plan to start to tear down the barriers that stop people with disability getting and keeping a job,” said Jeff Smith, CEO, People with Disability Australia. “Our $100 million… Continue Reading Media Release: Tear down barriers stopping people with disability getting a job

Changes welcome, but more work to do to make NDIS fair Disability advocates welcome long overdue changes, released today in the Tune Review report, as a step in the right direction, but warn that there is more that needs to be done to ensure the NDIS works for everyone. “It’s great to see the Tune… Continue Reading

Media Release: People with disability must be part of bushfire plans and recovery

The current bushfire crisis across Australia has highlighted the importance of involving people with disability in disaster plans and recovery programs. “People with disability, alongside many other Australians, have been affected by the devastating series of bushfires burning across the country,” said Jeff Smith, CEO, People with Disability Australia (PWDA). “We know that many have… Continue Reading Media Release: People with disability must be part of bushfire plans and recovery

Media release: Sector welcomes important reforms to tenancy laws to further protect victims-survivors of domestic violence

We welcome the passing today of important legislation to improve the safety of domestic violence victims-survivors renting in NSW. Today’s Bill strengthens reforms which commenced in February this year which allow victims-survivors of domestic violence to end their tenancy immediately without penalty. Today’s welcome reforms expand the list of “competent person” providing evidence of domestic… Continue Reading Media release: Sector welcomes important reforms to tenancy laws to further protect victims-survivors of domestic violence

Media Release: Justice for people with disability at last

People with disability around Australia are hoping today’s opening of the Disability Royal Commission will be the start of bringing us justice for violence against us. “Today’s historic opening of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation against People with Disability is the result of decades of work from people with disability, who… Continue Reading Media Release: Justice for people with disability at last

Comments on the NDIS Review and Participant Service Guarantee

PWDA welcomes this morning’s announcement of the review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation and rules which will lead to the development of the NDIS Participant Service Guarantee. We welcome the focus on improving plans and waiting times for people with disability. Our members, people with disability, have told us over and over… Continue Reading Comments on the NDIS Review and Participant Service Guarantee