Our stories

Our clients. Our members. Our supporters. Our stories.

Here at People with Disability Australia, it should come as no surprise that we’re all about people with disability.

We engage with our people through a range of ways – as clients, members and supporters.

Here you can find out more about how we empower, champion and celebrate our people.

Member Blog: Seeing the Disability Pride Flag Fly in Victoria for the First Time
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Check out this awesome blog by PWDA member Shannon Meilak about speaking at the historic moment of the first-ever Disability Pride flag raising in Victoria.
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Member Blog – Why Disability Pride Fest 2025 might be the best event you attend this year
Thursday 17 July 2025
Check out this awesome PWDA member blog post by PWDA member Jane Scott abut the Sydney-based Disability Pride Festival 2025
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Member Blog Post – When ‘Accessible’ Isn’t Enough: The Gaps in Event Inclusion
Thursday 15 May 2025
Check out this awesome PWDA member blog post by Shannon Meilak! Shannon is a talented, disabled, and neurodivergent creative who’s passionate about advocacy, accessibility, and sharing real stories. In this piece, she dives into how “accessible” isn’t always enough when it comes to making events truly inclusive. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in creating more welcoming spaces!
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Member Blog Post – Mr River Night
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Today we introduce you to one of our members, Mr River Night. River is a proud father, husband, carer, professional, advocate and adult living with disability. We recently asked River a few questions about his life, advocacy work and why he became a PWDA member.
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