Media Release: Urgent measures needed to support people with disability during COVID-19 crisis

People with disability from across Australia are calling for urgent action to make sure we are included in preparations for the current public health emergency. Eight national peak organisations have come together to outline to all levels of government, the National Disability Insurance Agency, other agencies and the private sector, about the range of concerns… Continue Reading Media Release: Urgent measures needed to support people with disability during COVID-19 crisis

MEDIA RELEASE: COVID-19 preparation must include people with disability

People with disability must be included in all plans to manage the current COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. “People with disability need to be included at every stage of this public health crisis, so that we can manage our risk of catching the virus, and make sure we can keep getting the supports we need,” said Jeff… Continue Reading MEDIA RELEASE: COVID-19 preparation must include people with disability

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