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Introducing PDA’s new CEO, Suzanne Gearing
PDA is entering an exciting new phase, with a re-energised board and a new CEO, and we are thrilled to introduce, as our new CEO, Suzanne Gearing. Suzanne brings outstanding nonprofit leadership, advocacy expertise, and a passion for turning vision into action – the ideal formula to support PDA as we enter a new chapter...
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Don’t forget to register for our upcoming AGM – to be held on Thursday 23rd April
PDA Members are invited to attend our Deferred AGM (financial year 2024/25) scheduled for Thursday 23rd April at 6:30pm AEST – to be held via MS Teams. To register your planned attendance (outlining any accessibility requirements): * email promotion@pda.org.au, OR * call 1800 732 674 (1800 PDA ORG). Once you have registered, and a few...
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World Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science.
Created in 1948, World Health Day was established on April 7th and dates the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO). Recognised annually, this anniversary prioritises a global health issue. The theme for 2026 is “Together for health. Stand with science” – and focuses on scientific collaboration, achievements, multilateral cooperation and action to tackle health...
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Join us on Easter Monday for our next online Social Hour
It’s happening on Monday 6th April. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOUR LOCAL TIME MAY HAVE CHANGED DUE TO THE END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AND THE CLOCKS GOING BACK: 6pm NSW/VIC/ACT/TAS/QLD 5:30pm SA/NT 4:00pm WA Our Social Hours are held on the first Monday of the month and are a great chance to hang out with...
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Could you be PDA’s next SA Director or NT Director?
PDA’s Deferred AGM (financial year 2024/25) is scheduled for Thursday 23rd April at 6:30pm AEDT and will be held via MS Teams. Part of the agenda involves finding Directors for both South Australia and the Northern Territory. The Board is calling on people living with a physical disability who are residing in the NT or...
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The National Centre for Disability Advocacy’s 2025 Workforce Survey has now been published.
140 advocacy groups completed the survey, representing approximately 35% of the estimated workforce. 48 individual advocacy organisations also took part, with every state and territory included in responses received. Revealing a strong sector, fuelled by expertise and commitment, findings also reflected the strains of rising demand, funding uncertainty and strain on the available workforce. To...
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Notice of PDA’s Deferred 2025 Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Deferred Annual General Meeting of Physical Disability Australia Ltd (financial year 2024/25) will now be held on: Thursday 23rd April 2026 6:30pm to 7pm AEDT Location – Online via MS Teams PDA Members have been emailed information on this upcoming meeting. If you are a PDA Member and have...
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Advocating for practical, everyday inclusion
Today PDA’s star Policy/Project Officer, Sarah McInnes, was part of the NDRP’s “Evidence to Action: Accessible and Inclusive Communities” which explored the importance of changing community attitudes to improve genuine inclusion and accessibility within our communities. As always, Sarah spoke eloquently, with conviction and with understanding around what is needed to achieve a society that...
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Yet another barrier as a person living with disability
Prior to his resignation as PDA CEO taking effect, Jeremy Muir was interviewed by the “Saturday Paper” in regards to increased technology and surveillance by major retailers to reduce shoplifting. This story went to print on Saturday. With proposed “upgrades” bringing added inconvenience and potential safety issues to people living with disability or mobility issues,...
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Lived Experience in Conversation and Action
Physical Disability Australia Ltd (PDA)’s incredible Policy/Project Officer, Sarah McInnes, will feature in a video discussing the importance of changing community attitudes to improve genuine inclusion and accessibility within our communities at National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP)’s upcoming “Evidence to Action: Accessible and Inclusive Communities”. Monday 23 March 2026, 12:30-2:30pm AEDT Held online via Zoom....
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BreastScreen RoundTable Consultation for Women with Disabilities
PAID OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES Think HQ has been commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to run a BreastScreen RoundTable Consultation for Women with Disabilities on Thursday 26th March 6:30pm until 7:30pm AEDT Online via Zoom This will enable them to better understand the barriers that women with disabilities...
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National Guidance for Inclusive Cancer Care – Optimal Care Pathway for People with Disability Working Group
CAN YOU HELP? Cancer Council Australia, in partnership with AFDO – Australian Federation Of Disability Organisations and the Melbourne Disability Institute, is calling for people to be involved in the development of national guidance for inclusive cancer care. Expressions of Interest are now open to join their Optimal Care Pathway for People with Disability Working...
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