In late August, Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith and PWDA President Trinity Ford spent a week in Canberra engaging with MPs, Ministers, and sector leaders, reinforcing PWDA’s role as a trusted national Disabled People’s Organisation.
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PWDA Survey: Changes to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
Complete the survey to help shape PWDA’s submission on changes to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
Nothing about us, without us
Disability Representative Organisations stand united in our reiteration to government of nothing about us without us following NDIS Mark Butler
Why We Need to Let All Kids Learn Together
The Queensland Government decision to fund six new special schools has been met with criticism from disability advocates, educators, and human rights expert
Review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
PWDA welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the Review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW): Unlawful conduct.
Joint Submission: National Energy Retail Amendment (Improving the application of concessions to bills) Rule 2025: Draft Determination
PWDA joined other organisations to respond to the AEMC’s Draft Determination on Improving the application of concessions to bills.
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.
Joint Statement: NDIS Support Decisions Must Be Clear, Fair and Inclusive
Joint Statement by Disability Representative Organisations call for NDIS Support Decisions to be clear, fair, and inclusive
Have your say on National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
Help shape PWDA’s submission on National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
PWDA Response to Consultation on the NDIS Support Rule
PWDA welcomed the opportunity to comment on the Discussion Paper provided by DSS on the current NDIS Support Rule.