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NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 public hearings are taking place June 9th-11th
Public hearings for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 will take place: * Tuesday June 9 – Melbourne * Wednesday June 10 – Parliament House, Canberra * Thursday June 11 – Parliament House, Canberra You can access the agendas, read submissions, and watch live broadcasts via...
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Are you a young innovator running a project that’s driving real impact?
The ABC’s 2027 Trailblazers program is now accepting applications. If you’re aged between 18 and 28 and already working on a social, educational, environmental or economic development project in your regional community (early-stage or established) this program is for you. The ABC has two great opportunities for young people in the regional Australia: the Heywire...
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Share your thoughts and you could win a $100 gift card
HELP US AND GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A $100 PREZZEE GIFT CARD. We want to gain a better understanding of the experiences, needs, and perspectives of people with disabilities, and identify ways to improve accessibility and inclusion. As an incentive to take part in this survey, all respondents have the opportunity to opt...
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PDA makes Submission to Secure the NDIS for Future Generations
Physical Disability Australia (PDA) has made a submission in response to the Senate Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026. This submission outlines our concerns around the proposed legislation, and urges the withdrawal of the Bill or substantial amendment stemming from genuine consultation and co-design...
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Why Australia needs a Human Rights Act
Countries similar to Australia (including Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and South Africa), have national laws or constitutional protections in place that safeguard basic human rights and freedoms. Unfortunately these currently don’t exist in Australia. Whilst Queensland, Victoria and the ACT have their own human rights legislation, no consistent national protection exists to protect...
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PDA proudly supports National Reconciliation Week
Physical Disability Australia is proud to support National Reconciliation Week and to work towards meaningful change in 2026 and beyond. Recognised from the 27th May until the 3rd June, this annual event provides all Australians with the opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how we can all contribute...
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Introducing “PDA Connect” – our new format Member Newsletter
PDA Members have been emailed our new look newsletter “PDA Connect”. This monthly newsletter will provide updates on the issues that matter the most to our community and the work that we are doing to create positive change. We hope that you enjoy this new format and find it valuable and interesting. If you are...
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Are visits to your medical specialists accessible and affordable?
What are your experiences around access and affordability of medical specialists? With the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability having commenced an inquiry in regards to this subject, we are putting together responses from our members and the wider disability community to support our submission. If you have a story or concerns...
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PDA makes submission to QLD Disability Parking Permit Scheme Review
PDA recently made a submission to the QLD Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) as part of the review of the Disability Parking Permit Scheme. You can read this by going to: https://www.pda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Queensland-Government-Disability-Parking-Permit-Scheme-Review-Submission.pdf
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Our “Budget Decoded” webinar recording is now up on our YouTube channel
Last Thursday, following the recent Budget announcements, we hosted our webinar “The Budget, Decoded – the budget decisions that impact you.” With so many people asking “what does this actually mean for me?”, we broke it all down in a practical, easy-to-understand way – cutting through the noise and focusing on what really matters....
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Following the Budget announcements, join us to hear what it means for you
Following last night’s Budget, many people are still left wondering what it all means — and how the decisions announced could affect them personally. To help make sense of it all, we’re hosting a FREE WEBINAR tomorrow, Thursday May 14 at 4:30pm AEST: “The Budget, Decoded – the budget decisions that impact you.” Presented by...
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The Human Cost of the Partner Income Test
Disability advocate Sophia Redjeb has released an independent report, The Human Cost of the Partner Income Test. Drawing on responses from 798 Australians affected by partner income testing over a two-week survey period, the report reveals that this policy is far more than an administrative Centrelink measure. Respondents described experiences of financial dependency, hardship, fear...
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