Disability advocates at peak disability organisation People with Disability Australia have welcomed confirmation from the Building Ministers’ Forum silver-level accessibility standards for all new and extensively modified housing from September next year. PWDA chief executive officer Sebastian Zagarella said the disabled people’s…
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PWDA’S Submission to the Joint Standing Committee’s Inquiry into Independent Assessments
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MEDIA RELEASE: Leaked Plans to Reform the NDIS Lead to Crisis Talks Across Disability Sector
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Media Release: The Disability Royal Commission needs more time to stop violence and abuse of people with disability
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COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout
Some people with disability are at greater risk of becoming very sick if they catch COVID-19. People with disability who have serious health problems are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. Their carers–paid and unpaid–are also eligible under Phase 1b of the rollout. Getting vaccinated is a safe and effective way to protect you, the people around you, and the community.
Open Letter to The Hon. Kevin Anderson and The Hon. Gareth Ward
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The Disability Royal Commission continues its hearing on the education and training of health professionals in relation to cognitive disability on March 2
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