PWDA submission to the second inquiry of the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No.1) Bill 2024.
Tag: inclusion
Contemporary Slavery
Letter to the UN providing an outline of areas of concern from PWDA regarding people with disabilities vulnerability to contemporary slavery conditions.
NAIDOC Week 2024 | Keep the Fire Burning!
NAIDOC Week is a fantastic time for everyone to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and join in the many events celebrating the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
Joint Statement: Ten Organisations Call for People with Disability’s Access to NDIS Funded Sexuality Services to be Protected
Ten organisations, including People with Disability Australia (PWDA), Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) and Touching Base, have signed this joint statement to strongly condemn recent comments made by Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten regarding the exclusion of sex work and sexuality services from the NDIS.
Joint Statement: Disability organisations are calling for urgent funding lifeline to address rising demand for advocacy
PWDA joins a group of 52 disability advocacy organisations in a joint call on governments to increase funding for advocacy to sustain their crucial services amid growing demand for support by people with disability
National Disability Insurance Scheme Annual Pricing Review Report released
Key changes that may affect members following the release of the NDIS 2023-24 Annual Price Review Report
NSW Government Digital Inclusion Strategy
PWDA have participated in consultations to help shape the NSW Government Digital Inclusion Strategy along with other DROs and people with disability.
Reflections on my first week as Deputy CEO
Megan Spindler-Smith has been appointed as Deputy CEO. Megan reflects on their first week as Deputy CEO
Australian Digital Health Agency
PWDA is working with Australian Digital Health Agency to make its digital health tools and apps easier to use for people with disability.
PWDA announces Megan Spindler-Smith as Deputy CEO
People with Disability Australia is pleased to announce that Megan Spindler-Smith has been appointed as Deputy CEO at a key time of reform for the sector.