People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is calling for people with disability to be recognised as equal partners in determining reforms flowing from the Disability Royal Commission and NDIS Review. The call comes in the wake of today’s release of the Federal Government’s Progress Update in response to the Disability Royal Commission’s final report.
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Media Release: People with Disability Must be Equal Partners in Reform
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Media Release: PWDA Calls Governments’ Delayed Disability Royal Commission Response An Opportunity for Deeper Consultation with People with Disability
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Leading Change – A Webinar for Women with Disability on Leadership
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Submission to the Inquiry into the Administrative Review Tribunal Bill 2023
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