PWDA provided a submission consultation on the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (third edition).
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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.
United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
PWDA led the development of a disability-specific submission to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in advance of the upcoming visit to Australia.
Review of a Legislative Framework to Regulate Restrictive Practices
PWDA welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the NSW Department of Communities & Justice Review of a Legislative Framework to Regulate Restrictive Practices.
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)