PWDA welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Homes NSW draft NSW Homelessness Strategy 2025-2034, following review of the strategy, consultation paper and background documents.
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Member Survey on Mandatory Registration
PWDA is preparing responses to NDIS Safety Commission consultations on the mandatory registration
People With Disability Australia Condemns Queensland Government’s Trans Health Ban
PWDA condemns the QLD Government’s decision to suspend the provision of puberty blockers and hormone therapies to minors seeking gender-affirming care
PWDA Congratulates Samantha Connor AM And Members Of The Disability Community Recognised In The 2025 Australia Day Honours List
PWDA Congratulates Samantha Connor AM And Members Of The Disability Community Recognised In The 2025 Australia Day Honours List
Improving Outcomes for People with Disability in Disaster Management
Roadmap to Improving Outcomes for People with Disability in Disaster Management report looks at ways to ensure safety for people with disability in emergencies
PWDA Congratulates Minister Rishworth and Assisting Minister Dr Aly On Their Appointments
PWDA congratulates Amanda Rishworth on their appointment as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Dr Anne Aly as Assisting Minister.
ACIE Position Statement – Therapy Supports and Allied Health Services in Schools
PWDA supports statement position of the Australian Coalition for Inclusive Education on the role and purpose of therapy and allied health professionals and service providers in school settings.
Appointment of PWDA Board executive officers
PWDA is pleased to inform that the People with Disability Australia (PWDA) Board has appointed their Executive Officers.
National Autism Strategy Welcome, Success Relies on Future Action and Funding
PWDA welcomed the release of the National Autism Strategy and its commitment to improving inclusion in the community, education and employment, alongside diagnosis, services and support systems for autistic people.
CMHA and PWDA Demand Justice and Urgent Reform Following Death of Simon Cartwright at Silverwater Jail
CMHA and PWDA are united in their condemnation of systemic failures in mental health and justice systems from the coroner’s report of Simon Cartwright’s death.