People with Disability Australia and Touching Base are concerned about the statements in the media this morning, about the recent Federal Court case concerning National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding for sexual expression, including sex work services, for people with…
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Sex work and the NDIS: Frequently asked questions
Every adult, with disability or not, has a right to seek consensual sexual expression. People with disability have a right to a sexual life, just like everyone else. We believe it is entirely natural and reasonable for a person with…
Joint Statement: Increase Disability Support Pension now to deal with coronavirus
People with disability who receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP) urgently need access to the increased Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight, consistent with the Jobseeker Payment and other payments recently announced. People with disability who are in receipt of…
Submission to the Senate on Adequacy of Newstart and related payments and alternative mechanisms to determine the level of income support payments in Australia
People with disability face significant barriers to accessing employment. People with disability rely on income support payments to meet basic living costs as well as disability-related costs. PWDA has significant concerns about the level of income support for both Newstart…
Why we are supporting action on climate change
The Global Climate Strike is supported by a wide range of groups, including PWDA. Recently, the United Nations has passed a resolution about human rights and climate change that include “recognizing that persons with disabilities are among the most adversely…
National Redress Scheme
People with Disability Australia has been involved in the setting up of the National Redress Scheme, including representing survivors with disability on the Advisory Council. The Redress Scheme is a response to people who survived institutional child sexual abuse. We…
2019 Federal Budget
The 2019 Federal Budget was announced on Tuesday by the Treasurer. There are a number of things in the Budget that are important for people with disability. We are very happy to see $527 million allocated to our Royal Commission…
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was established on 4 April 2019 by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd). The Governor-General issued Letters…
Pre-Budget Submission 2019: Invest to solve housing crisis for people with disability
PWDA, with the Summer Foundation, National Shelter, and the Australian Network for Universal Housing Design, have developed a package to address the housing crisis for many people with disability. The package includes measures to make more homes accessible, to increase…
Aged Care Royal Commission
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has started, which will put the spotlight on how older people, many with disability, are treated in aged care facilities. We believe this is a critical opportunity for the many thousands…