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- PWDA will be ‘Proud and Free to be Me’ at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Media Release People with Disability Australia will be ‘Proud and Free to be Me’ at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade - States and Territories Abandon People with Disability as NDIS Reforms Tighten AccessPWDA is deeply concerned that state and territory governments are delaying the rollout of foundational supports, leaving millions of people with disability to continue without access to essential services.
- Take the Time for Codesign: 254 Organisations Demand More Time to Codesign NDIS Reforms254 disability organisations and providers call for urgent action from the Government and the new Minister for the NDIS to protect the safety and wellbeing of NDIS participants amid rushed reforms.
- Crossbench and community sector leaders urge parliament to raise income supportParliamentarians, including many members of the crossbench, have joined community sector leaders, including People with Disability Australia, in calling on the parliament to raise the rate of income support.
- Proud and Free to Be Me: PWDA to March at Midsumma for the First TimeFor the first time, People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national cross-disability rights and representative organisation and national peak for LGBTQIA+ people with disability, has taken to the streets of St Kilda for the 2025 Midsumma Pride March.
- People With Disability Australia Condemns Queensland Government’s Trans Health BanPWDA condemns the QLD Government’s decision to suspend the provision of puberty blockers and hormone therapies to minors seeking gender-affirming care
- PWDA Congratulates Minister Rishworth and Assisting Minister Dr Aly On Their AppointmentsPWDA congratulates Amanda Rishworth on their appointment as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Dr Anne Aly as Assisting Minister.
- National Autism Strategy Welcome, Success Relies on Future Action and FundingPWDA welcomed the release of the National Autism Strategy and its commitment to improving inclusion in the community, education and employment, alongside diagnosis, services and support systems for autistic people.
- CMHA and PWDA Demand Justice and Urgent Reform Following Death of Simon Cartwright at Silverwater JailCMHA and PWDA are united in their condemnation of systemic failures in mental health and justice systems from the coroner’s report of Simon Cartwright’s death.
- PWDA and Disability Representative Organisations Oppose Rushed Implementation of New Support Needs Assessment ModelPWDA and DROs respond to new assessment model. Support government funding to reduce costs but oppose government-delivered assessments.
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