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SUMMARY:Getting ready for the higher risk weather season
DESCRIPTION:As Australia approaches the upcoming higher risk weather season\, organisations across the disaster resilience sector have an important role to play in supporting their communities to prepare\, respond and recover \n\n\n\nPWDA Senior Policy Officer\, Bastien Wallace will be joining the special AIDR webinar which will bring together experts from emergency management\, government\, and community services to explore current seasonal outlooks\, preparedness priorities and practical actions organisations can take ahead of the season. \n\n\n\nAbout Bastien: Bastien’s intervention work\, research\, her successful advocacy for legislative change\, active transport infrastructure\, and her lived experience of being raised by someone with disability\, led her to her Senior Policy Officer role at People with Disability Australia. She advocates for more inclusive laws and standards in housing\, healthcare\, emergency management\, digital\, voting\, and across all transport modes including aviation. \n\n\n\nIt was Bastien’s 20 years of service as a surf life saver\, and the evolving role lifesavers are called to perform during emergencies that fueled her determination to progress\, more equitable and inclusive approaches during disasters and emergencies. Through conversations like this she wants to see the disaster and emergency system to improve equity\, accessibility and inclusion.
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/getting-ready-for-the-higher-risk-weather-season/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom.com\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T133000
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SUMMARY:NDIS changes: Community Information Forum and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The NDIS is changing\, and we know many people with disability are trying to understand what the changes mean for them and what happens next. \n\n\n\nJoin PWDA online on Friday 18 September for a national community forum where we will explain what we know about the NDIS changes\, what is still uncertain and the key dates ahead. \n\n\n\nWe will also share practical steps you can take now\, provide space to ask questions and talk about ways to manage the uncertainty and impact of ongoing reform \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 18 September 2026 \n\n\n\n\n1:30pm – 3:00pm (AEST – NSW\, VIC\, QLD TAS and ACT)\n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:30pm (ACST – SA and NT)\n\n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm (AWST – WA)\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Zoom (Access link will be sent following registration)Cost: Free \n\n\n\nAccess\n\n\n\nThis event will have live captioning and Auslan interpretation. Attendees can advise of other access requirements when registering. \n\n\n\nEnquiries\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact PWDA.Email: pwd@pwd.org.auPhone: 1800 422 015
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/ndis-changes-community-information-forum-and-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260819T021143Z
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SUMMARY:Community Attitudes Webinar 2 – Wednesday 16 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register now for a free Community Attitudes webinar on LGBTQIA+ People with Disability – Inclusion and Safety in Our Communities. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn \n\n\n\n\nWhat intersectionality is and why it matters\n\n\n\nCreate affirming and accessible spaces\n\n\n\nSupport LGBTQIA+ people with disability\n\n\n\nBuild a more inclusive workplace or community\n\n\n\nBecome a stronger ally.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you work in government\, community services\, education\, a not-for-profit or a small business\, this webinar will provide practical ideas you can put into action. \n\n\n\nRegister today and help create communities where everyone feels safe\, respected and included. \n\n\n\nWebinar details \n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 16 September 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (AEST)\n\n\n\nWhere: Online via zoom (Access link will be sent following registration)\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\n\nAccessThis event will have live captioning and Auslan interpretation.  \n\n\n\nEnquiries For more information\, please contact us.Email: projects@pwd.org.auPhone: 1800 422 015 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/community-attitudes-webinar-wednesday-16-september-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom.com\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T180000
DTSTAMP:20260907T020147Z
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SUMMARY:Community Information Forum: Explaining the aviation disability standards consultation process
DESCRIPTION:As a group PWDA\, AFDO and JEC are hosting a Community Information Forum to help people in the disability community participate in the new aviation disability standards consultation. \n\n\n\nAt this forum we will discuss \n\n\n\n\nthe consultation process so far\n\n\n\nwhat’s included in the consultation paper\n\n\n\nhow to share your views through the submission process.\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for information sharing about the process\, but you will have a chance to ask questions during the question-and-answer part \n\n\n\nWho should attend this session? \n\n\n\nThe event is open to people with disability and community members who are interested in accessible air travel and who want to understand how they can participate in the aviation disability standards consultation process. \n\n\n\nForum details \n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday 8 September 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (AEST)\n\n\n\nWhere: Online via zoom (Access link will be sent following registration)\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\n\nAccessThis event will have captioning and Auslan intepretation. \n\n\n\nEnquiries For more information\, please contact us.Email: pwd@pwd.org.auPhone: 1800 422 015 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/aviation-disability-standards-consultation-process-forum/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom.com\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Community Attitudes Webinar 1 – Wednesday 26 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register now for a free Community Attitudes webinar on LGBTQIA+ People with Disability – Inclusion and Safety in Our Communities. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn \n\n\n\n\nWhat intersectionality is and why it matters\n\n\n\nCreate affirming and accessible spaces\n\n\n\nSupport LGBTQIA+ people with disability\n\n\n\nBuild a more inclusive workplace or community\n\n\n\nBecome a stronger ally.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you work in government\, community services\, education\, a not-for-profit or a small business\, this webinar will provide practical ideas you can put into action. \n\n\n\nRegister today and help create communities where everyone feels safe\, respected and included. \n\n\n\nWebinar details \n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 26 August\n\n\n\nTime: 12:00pm – 1:00pm (AEST)\n\n\n\nWhere: Online via zoom (Access link will be sent following registration)\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\n\nAccessThis event will have live captioning and Auslan interpretation.  \n\n\n\nEnquiries For more information\, please contact us.Email: projects@pwd.org.auPhone: 1800 422 015 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/community-attitudes-webinar-wednesday-26-august-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom.com\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T130000
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SUMMARY:A Voice of Our Own Online Conference
DESCRIPTION:This International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)\, we invite you to join us for a national online conference designed by and for people with disability. \nThe program includes an exciting line-up of disability advocates and activists who are leading the way in creating change. \nA Voice of Our Own is more than an event\, it is a chance for our community to come together\, connect\, celebrate achievements and discuss our future. \nWhen: Wednesday 3 December 2025 \nTime: \n\n1:00pm – 2:30pm (AEDT – NSW\, VIC\, TAS and ACT)\n12:30pm – 2:00pm (ACDT – SA)\n12:00pm – 1:30pm (AEST – QLD)\n11:30am – 1:00pm (ACST– NT)\n10:00am – 11:30am (AWST – WA)\n\nWhere: Online \n Register now. \nMeet your speakers: \nAll keynote speakers\, panelists and facilitators are people with disability. \n\nTim Harte\nDaniel McDonald\nRuth O’Brien\nZoe Simmons\nRicki Spencer\nAlexander Tofler\nDaniel Flynn\, Interim President PWDA\nSteph Travers\, Interim Board Secretary PWDA\nTahlia-Rose Vanissum\, Board Director PWDA\nMegan Spindler-Smith\, Acting CEO PWDA
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/a-voice-of-our-own-conference/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom.com\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T133000
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SUMMARY:Community Briefing: Human Rights Act for NSW
DESCRIPTION:About\nThe NSW Parliament currently has an opportunity to take a historic step forward by establishing an inquiry into a Human Rights Act for NSW. \nPWDA’s Senior Policy Officer Julian Laurens is joining the Human Rights Act for NSW Alliance for a free online lunchtime community briefing to find out more about why 118 organisations and experts are calling for a private member’s Human Rights Bill\, introduced last week by by Jenny Leong MP\, to be referred for a comprehensive community consultation. \nWe’ll explain what a Human Rights Act could mean for you and your community\, how other states and territories already protect human rights in law\, and actions that you can take to call on all NSW Parliamentarians to support an inquiry. \nWe want everyone to join the the conversation about ensuring values we all share – like fairness\, respect\, dignity and compassion – are always at the heart of government decisions\, laws\, and services. \n\n\n\nONLINE Tuesday 4th November 2025 from 12.00pm – 1.30pm AEDT \n Register now \nJulian Laurens\, Senior Policy Officer\, People with Disability Australia
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/community-briefing-human-rights-act-for-nsw/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom.com\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251013T120000
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SUMMARY:NDRP Evidence to Action Event: Doing research together
DESCRIPTION:NDRP Evidence to Action Event: Doing research together\nWe’re pleased to be collaborating with the National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) for their next Evidence to Action event: Doing research together – Supporting inclusive and collaborative research partnerships \nMonday 13 October 2025\n12:00am–3:00pm AEDT\nOnline via Zoom (Auslan\, captions\, screen breaks)\nFree to attend \nHow can researchers and advocacy organisations work together in partnership and collaboration in research? Join us for a practical\, interactive session exploring how advocacy organisations can help shape and strengthen disability research. This Evidence to Action session will launch new research on what advocacy organisations need be co-design partners\, and share practical tools to help make research partnerships stronger\, more ethical\, and more impactful. \nWhat to expect: \nExpect short provocations\, stories\, and tools\, with plenty of interaction. \n\nLaunch of the DANA report: Co-design Partnerships: A Mutual Exchange\nPass the Mic: advocacy leaders introduce who they are\, what they bring to research\, and what researchers need to know\nInteractive exercises: myth-busting\, scenario swaps\, and paired reflections on what works in partnerships\nPractical resources: checklists\, templates\, and FAQs you can take away and use straight away\n\nAccessibility: The event will include Auslan interpretation\, live captions\, and Easy English resources. Please let us know about any other access needs when you register. \nRegister now to be part of this important conversation. \n Register now \nQuestions? Email info@ndrp.org.au or call 03 9000 3813\nRead their Privacy Policy \n 
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/ndrp-evidence-to-action-event-doing-research-together/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom.com\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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