As the Disability Royal Commission prepares to issue its final report and recommendations, PWDA is calling for a swift and decisive response from Governments.
Tag: NSW
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Achieving financial independence
After being under a financial management order, John worked with PWDA to get a revocation of the order.
The NSW Government Fails to Commit to Decisive Action for all People with Disability
People with disability will continue to miss out or struggle to receive the supports they need in NSW, as the NSW Government today failed to commit to key recommendations from the NSW Upper House Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance … Read more
NDIS landmark commitment in NSW and Vic welcomed
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) congratulates the Australian, NSW and Victorian Governments for reaching agreements that will ensure the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be rolled out in full in these States. “We welcome this commitment by Prime Minister … Read more
New NSW mental health plan shows vital role for torture prevention treaty
Today’s release of new mental health guidelines by the NSW Government show the importance of a systemic approach to preventing violence and abuse of people with disability. “People with disability have a right to be free of violence in all … Read more
Disability groups rally in Queanbeyan to ask Deputy Premier save disability services
People with disability, disability information and advocacy services and MPs will rally in Queanbeyan Park at 11am today to call on the Deputy Premier John Barilaro to act to save them. “Disability advocacy and information services will close in NSW … Read more
A call to action on disability for all NSW candidates
10 February 2015 People with Disability Australia (PWDA) today launched their 2015 NSW Election Platform. “As candidates and political parties ramp up their campaigning and finalise their policy positions, we are providing our priorities for people with disability in NSW.” … Read more