Join PWDA for A Voice of Our Own 2026
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) will be hosting A Voice of Our Own on on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
This year, A Voice of Our Own will be celebrating 45 years of disability-led advocacy, community and action.
Bringing together PWDA members, people with disability, advocates and community leaders, this year’s event will feature two sessions exploring disability rights, identity, inclusion and the power of our voices and stories to drive change.
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Event details
- Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Location: Teachers Federation Conference Centre, Sydney, or join online.
- Cost: Free
- Format: Hybrid – attend in person or online
Go to our event page to add the event to your calendar.
Conference Program
Morning session: Our history, our rights, our voices, our future.
We will reflect on 45 years of PWDA and the achievements of disability-led advocacy, while looking at the work still needed to make our rights a reality.
Twenty years after the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), we’ll explore Australia’s progress in delivering on its commitments and what needs to change.
Afternoon session: Identity and the power of storytelling
Our afternoon session will explore the power of identity, community and lived experience in creating change.
We will hear from LGBTQIA+ people with disability about inclusion, safety and the importance of recognising our intersecting identities.
We will also celebrate the power of storytelling, announce the winners of PWDA’s community attitudes creative storytelling competition and hear from members about how sharing our experiences can build connection, challenge attitudes and strengthen advocacy.
Tickets available soon
Attending in person
In-person places at the conference are limited, PWDA members will be given priority.
In-person attendance is for full day, 9am – 4:30pm.
Catering will be provided.
Joining online
You will be able to register for the online morning session or online afternoon session.
If you would like to attend both sessions, please register separately.
We look forward to bringing our community together to celebrate, connect and have a voice in shaping the future.
Be part of A Voice of Our Own 2026 program!
We are inviting PWDA members to help shape this year’s event by sharing their voices, experiences and talents.
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for PWDA members who would like to contribute to the program through:
- Presentations on topics relevant to our community
- Performances showcasing your talents and creativity
- Member Voice storytelling – sharing your experiences, perspectives and stories.
If you would like to be involved, please complete our Expression of Interest form and tell us how you would like to contribute.
Expression of interests are open now and will close Friday 13 November.
Expression of interest form
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