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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.
- PWDA submission NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee: Third RoundPWDA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee’s (EAC) third consultation on supports under review.
- 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.
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