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- NDIS Reform in Focus: Key Themes from the PWDA National Community Forum
PWDA hosted community forum for members and community to discuss NDIS changes. What we know, how people are feeling and what we can collectively do to push back. - The NDIS belongs to us. We fought for it. We sustain it. We’ll protect it, togetherPWDA member and supporter Laura Pettenuzzo talks about the changes facing current and potential NDIS participants and what the NDIS has done for her
- This is what ‘reasonable and necessary’ looks like for Jane BrittThis is what ‘reasonable and necessary’ looks like for petition supporter Jane Britt, a disability policy consultant who is deafblind and a NDIS participant.
- What we know so far about latest NDIS changesThe Government has announced major changes to the NDIS, outlined by Minister Mark Butler at the National Press Club on 22 April 2026. Here’s what we know
- The Joy of Being Known: InFocus with HaleyAs part of our InFocus campaign, PWDA member Haley talks about the joy of being able to put down your mask and be seen as your true self.
- My body, my fight, my right to healthcare: InFocus with BridgAs 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.
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