WWDA and PWDA have made a joint submission to the UN CRPD in response to its call for input on draft guidelines for addressing multiple and intersectional forms of discrimination against women and girls with disability.
Tag: disability rights
Daniel Flynn announced as Interim President of PWDA
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) announces the board has met and voted to elect Daniel Flynn as Interim President with Eva as Vice President until the 2025 AGM.
PWDA joins 106 organisations and experts in a call for inquiry into Human Rights Act for NSW
PWDA joins more than 100 organisations and individuals to endorse an open statement calling on all NSW Parliamentarians to support the establishment of a public inquiry into a Human Rights Act for New South Wales.
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards: third edition
PWDA provided a submission consultation on the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (third edition).
Trinity Ford announces resignation as President of PWDA
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) announces with sadness the resignation of our President, Trinity Ford, effective from 21 October 2025, 6:00pm AEDT.
Complete PWDA survey on NDIS Support Needs Assessments
We want to ensure our policy position on Needs Assessment reflect the current priorities and lived experiences of our members.
Aviation Consumer Protection
PWDA recently responded to the Aviation Consumer Protections legislation as co-chairs on the steering group on co-design of the disability aviation standards,
Review of the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority regarding the NSW East Coast severe weather from May 2025
PWDA appreciated the opportunity to provide feedback to the review of the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority regarding the NSW East Coast severe weather from May 2025.
PWDA Endorses CYDA Response to Parliamentary Inquiry into Thriving Kids Initiative
PWDA was pleased to endorse Children and Young People with Disability’s (CYDA) Response to the Parliamentary Inquiry.
Complete our survey on Digital Health Services Usage and Privacy Concerns for People with Disability
Complete the survey to help us better understand how people with disability use digital health services provided by the Agency, and how privacy and security concerns may affect their experience.