PWDA provide comment on the Disability Safeguards Consultation. We provide information about key safeguarding concerns that we have heard from our community.
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Appointment of PWDA Board Executive Officers
PWDA is pleased to inform that the People with Disability Australia (PWDA) Board has appointed their Executive Officers for 2026.
Department of Social Services Automation Artificial Intelligence Ethics Framework
PWDA Submission to Department of Social Services Automation Artificial Intelligence Ethics Framework
PWDA Submission into New South Wales University Sector
PWDA response to NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the New South Wales University Sector.
PWDA IDPwD 2025: Highlights From the A Voice of Our Own National Online Conference
On Wednesday 3 December 2025, PWDA hosted A Voice of Our Own, its second International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) national online conference created by and for people with disability.
“When we’re united, we raise the standard of what this country believes is fair, possible, and just”
On Thursday 13 November at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), PWDA member Emma Bennison MBA GAICD delivered a moving address to members.
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.
16 Days of Activism 2025: Gender-based Violence in the Digital Age
16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence campaign runs from Tuesday 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until Thursday 10 December (International Human Rights Day).
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).
Join us on 2025 International Day of People with Disability
This IDPwD, PWDA invites you to come together to share our voices, experiences and discuss what our future must be.