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- The Joy of Being Known: InFocus with Haley
As 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dignity of risk and supported decision making must sit at the heart of NDIS reformPWDA Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith gave evidence to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on proposed changes to the NDIS.
- 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.
- 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’.
- InFocus at Fair DayOur InFocus: Queer & Disabled storytelling campaign was in full swing at Fair Day, with photographer Kaid capturing wonderful moments at our stall and shining a light on our diverse LGBTQIA+ people with disability community.
- PWDA welcomes Australia’s first Deafblind class in mainstream public schoolPWDA Vice President Jarrod Sandell-Hay welcomed news of Australia’s first Deafblind class established within a mainstream public school, describing it as “a step in the right direction” for inclusive education.
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