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
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
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
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
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
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) today welcomes our new Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Smith, who from 12 August takes on the job in a time of change and growth for the organisation, and people with disability. “I’m so pleased to be taking up this exciting and important role as CEO of PWDA, an organisation that… Continue Reading MEDIA RELEASE: New CEO for national disabled people’s organisation