PWDA member Nerida’s poem, “Barriers”, highlights the everyday obstacles that many people with disability continue to face when accessing shops, restaurants and public spaces.
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MEDIA RELEASE: PWDA warns new evidence shows Government is not ready for sweeping NDIS reforms
PWDA is warning the Government is pushing ahead with the biggest changes in the NDIS before the agencies responsible for delivering them have demonstrated they are ready.
PWDA launches the Community Attitudes project
Community Attitudes is here!
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is excited to launch the Community Attitudes project.
A new national project promoting the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people with disability in workplaces and communities.
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is excited to launch the Community Attitudes project.
A new national project promoting the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people with disability in workplaces and communities.
The NDIS helps Zeahn live safely with the level of support he needs every day
Our Reasonable. Necessary. Ordinary campaign asked “What does the NDIS make possible in your everyday life?”
This is Zeahn’s story.
This is Zeahn’s story.
Outlining proposed changes to the NDIS
Information about proposed reforms to the NDIS outlines how the changes could affect participants, providers and people applying to the Scheme in the future.
Joint Statement Calls for No Cuts Before Alternative Supports
Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) continue to engage with developments relating to the NDIS Amendment Bill, including the Senate Inquiry Interim Report, the reopening of submissions, and amendments recently passed through Parliament.
Further clarification of responses made during Supported Decision-Making for Adults with Disability and Older people in NSW Hearing
PWDA provided further clarification on responses made during the hearing regarding the Supported Decision Making for adults with Disability and Older People in NSW.
Media Release: PWDA Responds to NSW Budget
Following the release of NSW Budget, PWDA is calling on the NSW Government to commit to the inclusion and wellbeing of people with disability.
These changes are not the true intent of the scheme
As part of our Reasonable. Necessary. Ordinary campaign we asked our followers “What does the NDIS make possible in your everyday life?”
PWDA delegation joins 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the UN CRPD (COSP19)
PWDA staff Interventions from 19th Conference of States Parties (COSP19) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).