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People with Disability Australia at 2023 Sydney World Pride!
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) join Sydney’s World Pride 2023 celebrations which launch this Friday 17 February.

People with Disability Australia
Feb 16, 20232 min read


The Disability Sector and Australian Businesses Rally Behind Paralympics Australian
The National Disability Leadership Organisation (NDLO), a not for profit, national service, Developing Australian Communities, along with h

Jonathan Shar
Jan 20, 20232 min read


People Under 65yo with a Disability Still Need Key Services to Leave Hospital and Avoid Aged Care
“Access Lifecare is an allied health organisation making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in Canberra, Queensland and N

Jonathan Shar
Jan 20, 20233 min read


Young disability activists call for meaningful change in school and employment pathways
From school exams to access to fulfilling employment, young people with disabilities face systemic barriers every day.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Dec 2, 20223 min read
New platform to link people with disability to employment pathways and assist skills shortage
Disability Jobs Connect platform developed locally in WA and funded by Lotterywest

Don Punch
Aug 10, 20222 min read


BUNDANON TRUST SUPPORTS FIVE RESIDENCIES FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITY
Originally scheduled for September 2021 and postponed twice due to lockdown and floods, the Accessible Arts and Bundanon Trust Artist-In-Res

Jonathan Shar
Aug 9, 20224 min read


‘Ask Annie’ body language tips released to enhance dementia workforce skills
Dementia Australia is today launching the latest module in the Ask Annie app, ahead of Aged Care Employee Day on Sunday, to enhance care wor

Jonathan Shar
Aug 4, 20223 min read
New Victorian Disability Advisory Council
A new Victorian Disability Advisory Council has been appointed to support the Andrews Labor Government make Victoria a more inclusive and a

Jonathan Shar
Aug 3, 20222 min read


NSW Budget misses the mark for disability community
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) and the Physical Disability Council of New South Wales (PDCN) have called the NSW Budget a disappo

People with Disability Australia
Jun 22, 20223 min read


New Changing Place supporting Fremantle locals and visitors with disability
Disability Services Minister Don Punch has today joined Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk and City of Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge to offic

Don Punch
Jun 1, 20222 min read


Braille bombing Melbourne to raise accessibility awareness
Monash University researchers will “bomb” signage across Melbourne with stickers containing braille to highlight the importance of accessib
Monash University
May 9, 20223 min read


Hospitals only note a person’s intellectual disability 20% of the time
Professor, Medicine and Health, UNSW People with intellectual disability only have their disability noted by hospital staff in one in every

Julian N. Trollor
May 4, 20220 min read


The first youth disability summit designed by young people for young people driving social change
Australia’s first National Youth Disability Summit will address issues of education, employment, mental health, the NDIS and housing,...

Jonathan Shar
Apr 8, 20223 min read


Buy Local Policy updated to prioritise jobs for people with disability in regional WA
Local businesses employing people with disability given priority to carry out work in Regional WA

Jonathan Shar
Apr 7, 20222 min read


New Study reveals growing transport disadvantage for communities with age & disability-related needs
Many Australians still struggle to get where they need to go, and a new multi-state study highlights the opportunities to get transport...
ITS Australia
Apr 6, 20224 min read


Peak Disability Org Says Labor’s Budget Reply Needs More Detail
Australia’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation has welcomed some of the provisions in Labor’s reply to the 2022-23 Federal Bu

People with Disability Australia
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Applications open to join Disability Services Commission Board
Board provides direction on the operation of the Commission State Disability Strategy to be a key focus People with disability, family...

Jonathan Shar
Mar 31, 20222 min read


Peak Disability Org Slams 2022 Federal Budget For ‘Short-Changing’ People With Disability
Australia’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation has criticised the Federal Government for not providing better support for peo

People with Disability Australia
Mar 29, 20222 min read


Religious Discrimination Bill to further discriminate People With Disability
Disability Sector representative organisations have come together to voice their concerns on the Religious Discrimination Act.

Jonathan Shar
Feb 7, 20222 min read
Disability RATs overdue, surge workforce, retention pay urgently needed: CPSU NSW
Rapid antigen tests for disability workers in NSW’s group homes are welcome but overdue, with the Community and Public Service Union of NSW

Jonathan Shar
Feb 7, 20222 min read
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