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- Survey: Experiences of LGBTQIA+ people with disability
PWDA is conducting this survey as part of a project called Connection and Safety in our Communities – Disability and LGBTQIA+ Intersectionality. - “When we’re united, we raise the standard of what this country believes is fair, possible, and just”On Thursday 13 November at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), PWDA member Emma Bennison MBA GAICD delivered a moving address to members.
- 16 Days of Activism 2025: Gender-based Violence in the Digital Age16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence campaign runs from Tuesday 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until Thursday 10 December (International Human Rights Day).
- How Disability-Affirming Language Builds Connection, Confidence and CustomersSpeech delivered by Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith at the City of Sydney event for International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD).
- Join us on 2025 International Day of People with DisabilityThis IDPwD, PWDA invites you to come together to share our voices, experiences and discuss what our future must be.
- Daniel Flynn announced as Interim President of PWDA
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) announces the board has met and voted to elect Daniel Flynn as Interim President with Eva as Vice President until the 2025 AGM. - Trinity Ford announces resignation as President of PWDAPeople with Disability Australia (PWDA) announces with sadness the resignation of our President, Trinity Ford, effective from 21 October 2025, 6:00pm AEDT.
- Complete PWDA survey on NDIS Support Needs AssessmentsWe want to ensure our policy position on Needs Assessment reflect the current priorities and lived experiences of our members.
- People with Disability at Risk of Modern Slavery, UN Report WarnsPWDA welcomes the UN Special Rapporteur’s report, raising alarm about disturbing forms of modern slavery perpetrated against people with disability in Australia.
- Complete our survey on Digital Health Services Usage and Privacy Concerns for People with DisabilityComplete the survey to help us better understand how people with disability use digital health services provided by the Agency, and how privacy and security concerns may affect their experience.
- Express your interest to join our Remote Reach Advisory GroupPWDA is inviting people with disability to join our project advisory group to strengthen Domestic and Family Violence services in Western New South Wales to be more inclusive.
- Join our Healthy Relationships Advisory GroupPWDA is inviting people with disability to join our project advisory group to prevent domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) against people with disability.
- Join a Consultation Session on the Australian Digital Health Agency tools and appsPWDA is inviting people with disability to join a focus group or 1:1 interview to share feedback on the Australian Digital Health Agency digital health tools and apps regarding security, privacy and confidentiality.
- Building Strong Connections in Canberra: Wins for PWDA and Our CommunityIn late August, Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith and PWDA President Trinity Ford spent a week in Canberra engaging with MPs, Ministers, and sector leaders, reinforcing PWDA’s role as a trusted national Disabled People’s Organisation.
- PWDA Survey: Changes to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)Complete the survey to help shape PWDA’s submission on changes to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
- Why We Need to Let All Kids Learn TogetherThe Queensland Government decision to fund six new special schools has been met with criticism from disability advocates, educators, and human rights expert
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