A photograph of Parliament House in Canberra on a bright, sunny day. The picture is taken from across the forecourt, and shows in detail the mosaic on the ground. The artwork is called ‘Possum and Wallaby Dreaming’ by Kumantje Jagamara.

2022 Federal Election Hub

Our Election Hub is your go-to source for all of PWDA’s 2022 Federal Election information, including our official election platform, media releases, election survey results with input from the major parties, and more. PWDA Election Disability Issues Scorecard PWDA sent…

Civil Society Shadow Report

Background Australia signed up to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2008. This means Australia has made a commitment to protect and promote our rights. The main way that Australian Governments are doing this, is…

Member activities

We’re connecting with our members through digital activities and live events. There are lots of ways that members contribute to our work and connect with each other. This includes attending regular member forums, participating in our board advisory groups and…

Consultancy services

We’re helping organisations improve how they include people with disability in their research and events. Our disability experts can help your organisation improve performance and make necessary changes to achieve success, overcome challenges and fulfil the potential of all the…

Member Hub

We’re providing opportunities for our members to engage with our work and each other. Our members are our heart and soul. Having an informed, activated and connected membership helps us strengthen the impact of our work and the disability rights…
Photo of Parliament House in Canberra at dusk

Disability advocates rank major parties on disability election commitments

Disability advocates have scored Australia’s major parties and several key independents on the election commitments they’re making in relation to people with disability – and so far it looks like the Greens along with Tasmania’s Andrew Wilkie are leading the…

Peak disability org seeks Federal Election commitments around safety, security and support for people with disability

Disability advocates want the next federal government to deliver people with disability better protection from COVID, better jobs and financial security, better housing and better support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.      The Federal Government is expected to call…