The Queensland Government decision to fund six new special schools has been met with criticism from disability advocates, educators, and human rights expert
Tag: inclusion
Have your say on National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
Help shape PWDA’s submission on National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
PWDA Response to Consultation on the NDIS Support Rule
PWDA welcomed the opportunity to comment on the Discussion Paper provided by DSS on the current NDIS Support Rule.
All You Need To Know About Changes to NDIS Pricing and Claiming from 1 July 2025
The NDIS has made changes to funding recently, including how providers can claim for travel and how Disability-Related Health Supports are funded.
Submission to the Department of Social Services Next Steps in Supported Employment: Consultation on the way forward
PWDA welcomed the opportunity to comment on the Department of Social Services Discussion paper on the future of Supported Employment.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Annual Pricing Review Report 2024-25
Key changes that may affect members following the release of the NDIS 2024-25 Annual Pricing Review Report
Less bang for your buck – NSW Budget is missing key opportunities for everyone
Following the release of NSW Budget, PWDA is calling on the NSW Government to commit to the inclusion and wellbeing of people with disability.
PWDA COSP18 Wrap-Up: Disability Rights on the Global Stage
PWDA blog covering day four at 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Thursday 12 June.
PWDA highlights from Day 3 at COSP18: Wednesday 11 June
PWDA blog covering day three at 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18) Wednesday 10 June.
United Nations COSP – General Debate
Megan Spindler-Smith delivered a compelling intervention on the need to centre multiply marginalised people with disability, especially First Nations, CALD, and LGBTIQA+ communities.