CMHA 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.
Tag: abuse
National Housing and Homelessness Plan Response
PWDA’s Submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan Issues Paper
PWDA Calls for a Radical Response to End Segregation and Discrimination
As the Disability Royal Commission prepares to issue its final report and recommendations, PWDA is calling for a swift and decisive response from Governments.
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Disability rights organisations call for an End to the Violence
The End the Violence plan outlines some of the urgent actions government can take to demonstrate their commitment to people with disability.
Days are numbered for Restrictive Practices
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is proud to be part of the Disabled Peoples’ Organisations Australia (DPOA) delegation to the 16th session of the United Nations Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
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Urgent action remains critical for time-limited scheme
“We urge the government to finalise implementation of the entirety of the recommendations without delay, given this time-limited Scheme will be drawing to a close in 2028,” said Ms Lee.
Responding to Abuse and Neglect of People with Disability
This one-day or half-day workshop looks at how to recognise and respond to the abuse and neglect of people with disability.
Childhood sexual abuse
Too often, child sexual abuse goes unreported. PWDA is here to support people with disability who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Legal affairs
Jeremy reached out to PWDA for support to protect his legal interests and ensure he had a secure future.
Disability Advocates Condemn ‘Inappropriate’ Sentence For Ann Marie Smith Carer
Australia’s peak disability rights and advocacy body has condemned the sentence handed down today to disability support worker Rosa Maria Maione for the manslaughter of Adelaide resident Ann Marie Smith as manifestly inappropriate for such a shocking crime. Ms Maione…