As part of People with Disability Australia’s (PWDA) response to the NDIS Review, PWDA conducted an online survey about NDIS participants’ choice and control in NDIS-funded housing and supports.
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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.
Supporting Students with Disability
Are you supporting a student with disability in Southeast, Southwest or Central Sydney? PWDA can help.
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).
Budget clearly signals ‘NDIS is here to stay’, with more to do on housing and economic security
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the Treasurer’s assurance that ‘the NDIS is here to stay’ in his budget speech.
People with disability must have ongoing access to support
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) assure people with disability that we’ll be seeking more clarity about today’s announcement on behalf of all people with disability in Australia.
Shorten announces NDIS reboot
People with Disability Australia welcomes the news that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will ‘get a reboot’, as announced by Minister Bill Shorten at the National Press Club yesterday.
Repugnant video mocks people with disability
People with Disability Australia along with Advocacy for Inclusion condemns the repugnant, hateful and discriminatory video released today by One Nation mocking people with disability through ignorant and uninformed commentary about the life-changing and community enhancing benefits for everyday Australians living with disability.
Celebrate trans and gender visibility!
On Transgender Day of Visibility, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is proud to celebrate and acknowledge the strong and resilient diversity that trans and gender diverse (TGD) people bring to our society especially the TGD community with disability.
Submissions & reports
Our Systemic Advocates regularly respond to Government committees and departments on a range of issues affecting people with disability. Submission list