On Thursday 13 November at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), PWDA member Emma Bennison MBA GAICD delivered a moving address to members.
Tag: disability advocacy (page 8)
Disability Royal Commission Progress Report 2025
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) acknowledges the release of the Disability Royal Commission Progress Report 2025. Our team is currently reviewing the report and will provide a more comprehensive analysis and formal response for our members and community after our review.
How Disability-Affirming Language Builds Connection, Confidence and Customers
Speech delivered by Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith at the City of Sydney event for International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD).
PWDA Submission to Reform of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport
PWDA response to the review of The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002. Introduced to provide certainty to operators and providers of public transport services
Long Term Health Advocacy Working Group
PWDA recently contributed to the Long-Term Health Advocacy Working Group (the Working Group) – Barriers and Issues in Health Advocacy for People with Disability Report.
Join PWDA in the 2026 Pride Events in Sydney and Melbourne
PWDA members are invited to register interest to join PWDA in the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade and 2026 Melbourne Midsumma Pride March.
Submission into the 2025 Review of the Disability Standards for Education
PWDA made a submission to the current Review of the Disability Standards for Education.
PWDA Submission to the Review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992
PWDA’s submission to the Attorney-General’s Department’s Review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) Review.
Joint Statement – Social Security and Other Leg. Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025
PWDA joins DROs in call on the Federal Government to abandon Social Security and other Leg. Amendment (Technical Changes No.2) Bill 2025.
PWDA Submission to the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee
PWDA welcomed the opportunity to provide input to the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee’s (EAC) assessment of Smart home appliances (for cooking, cleaning and gardening).
Active passive trainers Assistance animals for autistic people or people with intellectual disability Psychiatric assistance dogs Seizure alert dogs and Exercise physiology
Active passive trainers Assistance animals for autistic people or people with intellectual disability Psychiatric assistance dogs Seizure alert dogs and Exercise physiology