PWDA raised serious concerns following today’s announcements by the Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing Mark Butler, warning the changes risk leaving people with disability without the supports they need to live ordinary lives.
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“Cuts to the NDIS are cuts to ordinary lives”
PWDA launched a national campaign warning expected reductions to NDIS growth will cut access to the supports people with disability rely on to live everyday life.
Reasonable. Necessary. Ordinary.
The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports that make ordinary life possible. Cuts put people at risk. Act now to protect the NDIS.
PWDA public statement regarding the passing of the NDIS Amendment (Safeguarding and Integrity) Bill 2025
People With Disability Australia (PWDA) acknowledges the passage of the NDIS Amendment (Safeguarding and Integrity) Bill 2025 and welcomes the Government’s measures to strengthen oversight and accountability within the NDIS. PWDA strongly supports the introduction of a tougher penalty regime…
The Joy of Being Known: InFocus with Haley
As part of our InFocus campaign, PWDA member Haley talks about the joy of being able to put down your mask and be seen as your true self.
My body, my fight, my right to healthcare: InFocus with Bridg
As part of our InFocus campaign, PWDA member Bridg speaks of the difficulty finding an appropriate diagnosis and the barriers to medical treatment.
Finding a sense of community as a gay man living with a disability: InFocus with Tony
As part of our InFocus campaign, PWDA member Tony talks about finding a sense of community as a gay man living with a disability
Sex & Open Relating in Queer & Disabled Communities: InFocus with Shannon
As part of our InFocus campaign, PWDA member Shannon talks about bringing open relating and alternative relationship structures in disability spaces.
Visibility doesn’t have to be loud: InFocus with Tee
PWDA member Tee shares an InFocus story about how a small line added to make something visible. To create a signal that people like me exist in these spaces – and belong.
We should be treated equally and respect each other: InFocus with Lex
PWDA’s member Lex shares their story about being bullied and discriminated against as a non-binary person who uses they/them pronouns.