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: disability advocacy
PWDA and Disability Representative Organisations Oppose Rushed Implementation of New Support Needs Assessment Model
PWDA and DROs respond to new assessment model. Support government funding to reduce costs but oppose government-delivered assessments.
PWDA Submission on Foundational Supports
Submission to the government on Foundational supports are specific supports that would be available outside the NDIS
Eliminating Restrictive Practices in Australia
Restrictive practices have long been a concern within the disability community, violating the autonomy and dignity of people with disability.
Member Blog Post – Mr River Night
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.
Government Response to ADHD Senate Inquiry Falls Short
PWDA has expressed disappointment at the Albanese Government’s response to the Senate Inquiry into ADHD Assessment and Support Services.
PWDA Welcomes National Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing, Calls for Strong Implementation
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035 as an important step toward equitable health care for LGBTIQA+ people with disability. PWDA, the national disability rights and representative organisation and peak for LGBTIQA+ people with disability, believes the framework has potential to deliver meaningful improvements but progress will depend on how it is implemented.
Inquiry into the Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2024
Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on the Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2024
PWDA Ready to Work with Government to Act on Special Rapporteurs Call to Abolish ADEs
PWDA welcomes the End of Mission Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery highlighting instances of modern slavery by people with disability.
Sector welcomes new development strategy advancing disability equity
PWDA joined 18 organisations to celebrate the release of the Australian Government’s new International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy (IDEARS).