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- My body, my fight, my right to healthcare: InFocus with Bridg
As part of our InFocus campaign, PWDA member Bridg speaks of the difficulty finding an appropriate diagnosis and the barriers to medical treatment. - Finding a sense of community as a gay man living with a disability: InFocus with TonyAs part of our InFocus campaign, PWDA member Tony talks about finding a sense of community as a gay man living with a disability
- Sex & Open Relating in Queer & Disabled Communities: InFocus with ShannonAs part of our InFocus campaign, PWDA member Shannon talks about bringing open relating and alternative relationship structures in disability spaces.
- Member Survey on Board Director Nomination and Election Process
PWDA survey to ask members for feedback about the Board Director nomination and election process. - Visibility doesn’t have to be loud: InFocus with TeePWDA member Tee shares an InFocus story about how a small line added to make something visible. To create a signal that people like me exist in these spaces – and belong.
- We should be treated equally and respect each other: InFocus with LexPWDA’s member Lex shares their story about being bullied and discriminated against as a non-binary person who uses they/them pronouns.
- My life changed after brain injury, but it is still a good life: InFocus with MandyPWDA’s member Mandy, lives in Victoria and shares her story of having an Acquired Brain Injury as part of our InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign.
- “In 2026, we need to change this culture”: InFocus with NathanPWDA’s member Nathan as part of the InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign shared a video story while at Mardi Gras 2026.
- How losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacyPWDA Member Dan Stubbs is Victoria’s Public Advocate shared his story on the When I Was Young podcast of how losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacy.
- PWDA put queer disabled people In Focus at Mardi GrasPWDA members and staff joined the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade under the banner InFocus: Queer & Disabled.
- Expression of Interest: Access to Enterprise Mentoring ProgramRegister now to find out more about this exciting program supporting NSW women in business.
- Join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group for City of RydePeople with Disability Australia and City of Ryde invite people with disability to join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group.
- What are the NDIS reforms, and why are they happening?Early January, the National Cabinet agreed to a major package of disability and health reforms. These changes affect how the NDIS works, who it supports, and the services that will sit alongside it.
- Fully accessible design does not exist. We can do betterPWDA member blog looks at the term “fully accessible” and why such a concept is difficult to achieve.
- Leading Inclusively Workshop Bookings Now OpenPeople with Disability Australia (PWDA) is excited to offer a free online workshop designed to strengthen inclusive leadership capability for women and gender diverse people with disability.
- In praise of my wheelchair this International Wheelchair DayFor International Wheelchair Day celebrated on 1 March, PWDA member, Laura Pettenuzzo shares her experience as a wheelchair user and her gratitude to ‘Maria Lucia’.
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