Our key recommendation to the Inquiry is that Australia enacts a federal human rights act that upholds the rights of all Australians, including people with disability.
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Tag: disability rights (page 5)
Days are numbered for Restrictive Practices
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is proud to be part of the Disabled Peoples’ Organisations Australia (DPOA) delegation to the 16th session of the United Nations Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Submissions & reports
Our Systemic Advocates regularly respond to Government committees and departments on a range of issues affecting people with disability.
Disability and Poverty: Submission to the Community Affairs References Committee inquiry into the extent and nature of poverty in Australia
PWDA’s submission to the Community Affairs References Committee inquiry into the extent and nature of poverty in Australia makes several recommendation: Read the full submission here: PDF, Word document
Vision for realising our human rights – PWDA submission to the Disability Royal Commission
PWDA’s latest submission to the Disability Royal Commission says we must fix systemic exclusion and segregation through a human rights lens.
No time to lose for OPCAT inspection of disability settings
PWDA has sent a letter to the United Nations OPCAT Committee ahead of the planned visit of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) to Australia in 2022. When visiting Australia,…
Australian disability advocates join UN conference on COVID-19 disability inclusion
A delegation of Australian disability advocates is set to travel to the United Nations in New York next week for COSP15.
Escape from exploitation
Josh escapes a dangerous and isolating experience after contacting PWDA. He gained access to Medicare and Centrelink and his own bank account.
Fighting financial mismanagement
How Jess managed to overcome financial mismanagement, remove a large debt, and gain her independence.
Brochures
Selection of PWDA Borhcures about our advocacy work and the services we offer, including translated brochures and information.