media release - People with Disability Australia

SES worker assessing an emergency situation

Improving Outcomes for People with Disability in Disaster Management

Roadmap to Improving Outcomes for People with Disability in Disaster Management report looks at ways to ensure safety for people with disability in emergencies

PWDA Congratulates Minister Rishworth and Assisting Minister Dr Aly On Their Appointments

PWDA congratulates Amanda Rishworth on their appointment as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Dr Anne Aly as Assisting Minister.

National Autism Strategy Welcome, Success Relies on Future Action and Funding

PWDA welcomed the release of the National Autism Strategy and its commitment to improving inclusion in the community, education and employment, alongside diagnosis, services and support systems for autistic people.

CMHA and PWDA Demand Justice and Urgent Reform Following Death of Simon Cartwright at Silverwater Jail

CMHA and PWDA are united in their condemnation of systemic failures in mental health and justice systems from the coroner’s report of Simon Cartwright’s death.

A photo of NDIS Minister Bill Shorten against a purple background with the word NDIS.

PWDA and Disability Representative Organisations Oppose Rushed Implementation of New Support Needs Assessment Model

PWDA and DROs respond to new assessment model. Support government funding to reduce costs but oppose government-delivered assessments.

Image shows River Night wearing headphones looking at the camera. Behind River is a computer screen showing an online forum.

Member Blog Post – Mr River Night

Today we introduce you to one of our members, Mr River Night. River is a proud father, husband, carer, professional, advocate and adult living with disability. We recently asked River a few questions about his life, advocacy work and why he became a PWDA member.