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Economic Justice for People with Disability: A National Blueprint

People with Disability (PWDA), together with our fellow Disability Representative Organisations, has unveiled the “Economic Justice for People with Disability: A National Blueprint” – a critical call to action for our next government.

PWDA launches national survey for LGBTQIA+ people with disability

PWDA want to hear about your experiences as a LGBTQIA+ person with disability. Your responses will help shape our advocacy and support for the community.

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People with Disability Invisible in Election Debates and Housing Promises

PWDA is urging all parties and candidates to immediately address the critical shortage of accessible housing after this week’s leader’s and housing policy debates failed to acknowledge people with disability.

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Have your say in the 2025 PWDA Member Engagement Survey

PWDA’s Annual Membership Engagement Survey, will help shape the future of PWDA’s events, activities, and communication.

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PWDA’s NSW Pre-Budget Submission

The 2025-26 NSW Pre-Budget Submission shows that Investing in a more inclusive NSW offers returns for everyone. Discrimination and exclusion are far higher than investing in inclusion.

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PWDA’s 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission for People with Disability

PWDA’s 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission for People with Disability involves measures designed to enable equity, inclusion and access for people with disability

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PWDA’s response to the NSW Homelessness Strategy

PWDA welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Homes NSW draft NSW Homelessness Strategy 2025-2034, following review of the strategy, consultation paper and background documents.

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Member Survey on Mandatory Registration

PWDA is preparing responses to NDIS Safety Commission consultations on the mandatory registration

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People With Disability Australia Condemns Queensland Government’s Trans Health Ban

PWDA condemns the QLD Government’s decision to suspend the provision of puberty blockers and hormone therapies to minors seeking gender-affirming care

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PWDA Congratulates Samantha Connor AM And Members Of The Disability Community Recognised In The 2025 Australia Day Honours List

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Economic Justice for People with Disability: A National Blueprint

PWDA launches national survey for LGBTQIA+ people with disability

People with Disability Invisible in Election Debates and Housing Promises

Have your say in the 2025 PWDA Member Engagement Survey

PWDA’s NSW Pre-Budget Submission

PWDA’s 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission for People with Disability

PWDA’s response to the NSW Homelessness Strategy

Member Survey on Mandatory Registration

People With Disability Australia Condemns Queensland Government’s Trans Health Ban

PWDA Congratulates Samantha Connor AM And Members Of The Disability Community Recognised In The 2025 Australia Day Honours List