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Special rapporteur contemporary slavery 2024 visit with PWDA staff including Giancarlo, Megan and Lisa

People with Disability at Risk of Modern Slavery, UN Report Warns

PWDA welcomes the UN Special Rapporteur’s report, raising alarm about disturbing forms of modern slavery perpetrated against people with disability in Australia.

Complete our survey on Digital Health Services Usage and Privacy Concerns for People with Disability

Complete the survey to help us better understand how people with disability use digital health services provided by the Agency, and how privacy and security concerns may affect their experience.

United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

PWDA led the development of a disability-specific submission to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in advance of the upcoming visit to Australia.

Express your interest to join our Remote Reach Advisory Group

PWDA is inviting people with disability to join our project advisory group to strengthen Domestic and Family Violence services in Western New South Wales to be more inclusive.

Join our Healthy Relationships Advisory Group

PWDA is inviting people with disability to join our project advisory group to prevent domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) against people with disability.

Review of a Legislative Framework to Regulate Restrictive Practices

PWDA welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the NSW Department of Communities & Justice Review of a Legislative Framework to Regulate Restrictive Practices.

Join a Consultation Session on the Australian Digital Health Agency tools and apps

PWDA is inviting people with disability to join a focus group or 1:1 interview to share feedback on the Australian Digital Health Agency digital health tools and apps regarding security, privacy and confidentiality.

Building Strong Connections in Canberra: Wins for PWDA and Our Community

In late August, Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith and PWDA President Trinity Ford spent a week in Canberra engaging with MPs, Ministers, and sector leaders, reinforcing PWDA’s role as a trusted national Disabled People’s Organisation.