PWDA, ACOSS and disability advocacy organisations have expressed alarm at the Government’s dismissal of the Senate Report on the Purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension (DSP) and called for urgent action to address barriers to accessing the DSP, the risk of poverty for recipients and to reform how eligibility is assessed and avenues for dispute resolution.
Whilst there are some welcome recommendations in the Report, we urge the government to take responsibility for taking action on addressing the level of need and distress that people with disability experience while trying to survive on income support. Australia…
Oliver’s life turned around for the better after PWDA advocates supported him to access some new community resources and supports.
A new survey, released today by peak disability rights organisation, People with Disability Australia (PWDA), reveals how difficult COVID-19 has been for many people with disability across Australia. “Over 90% of people with disability said they had faced increased expenses…
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