disability advocacy - People with Disability Australia

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Australian Bureau of Statistics releases new disability statistics

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the findings from their 2022 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers. We look at the disability statistics and how they impact government decisions.

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Here to Stay – Working to Future Proof the NDIS

PWDA submission to the second inquiry of the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No.1) Bill 2024.

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Contemporary Slavery

Letter to the UN providing an outline of areas of concern from PWDA regarding people with disabilities vulnerability to contemporary slavery conditions.

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NAIDOC Week 2024 | Keep the Fire Burning! 

NAIDOC Week is a fantastic time for everyone to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and join in the many events celebrating the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

Have your say on the changes to the NDIS

The government is proposing changes to the NDIS through the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024.

We want to hear your views on the Bill and proposed changes.

Your feedback will help shape People with Disability Australia’s (PWDA) response to the Bill and submission to the Committee’s inquiry.

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Joint Statement: Ten Organisations Call for People with Disability’s Access to NDIS Funded Sexuality Services to be Protected

Ten organisations, including People with Disability Australia (PWDA), Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) and Touching Base, have signed this joint statement to strongly condemn recent comments made by Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten regarding the exclusion of sex work and sexuality services from the NDIS.