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FREE WEBINAR For PDA Members and Friends: “The Budget, Decoded: the budget decisions that impact you”
On Thursday May 14th at 4:30pm AEST, Physical Disability Australia – PDA will be hosting a FREE WEBINAR – “The Budget, Decoded – the budget decisions that impact you”. Presented by PDA’s CEO, Suzanne Gearing, and PDA President, Paul Williamson, this webinar will work through the Budget so you don’t have to. Join us...
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TRAPPED IN A SYSTEM: Australian with Disabilities Locked Out of Basic Services Without Driver’s Licence or Passport
Millions Face Financial Exclusion and Bureaucratic Nightmares as Mobility Barriers Turn Everyday Essentials into Impossible Hurdles In a nation that prides itself on inclusivity, a hidden crisis is unfolding: Australians with physical disabilities who cannot drive or fly are being systematically excluded from opening bank accounts, accessing government services, and even verifying their identity. With...
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Applications open for research grant to support researchers living with disability
Scope Australia has opened applications for a research grant to support researchers with disability. Funded through their Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald Research Grant, a grant of up to $30,000 is available to support researchers with disability to conduct research that aims to improve the lives of people living with disability. The grant is offered in recognition...
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Australia’s EV future is leaving disabled drivers behind
Physical Disability Australia is calling for urgent action to fix inaccessible charging infrastructure before inequality is further embedded into the nation’s transport system. As petrol prices climb and fuel security becomes more volatile, Australia’s move to electric vehicles is accelerating. But for many people with disability, the nation’s EV charging network remains inaccessible, unreliable, and...
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You follow us on our socials, so why not sign up for our free membership?
Whether you discovered us through our socials, heard about us from a friend or family member, or found us online, why not take advantage of our free membership and sign up to be part of a wonderful community of people who truly understand what it means to live with a physical disability? There are a...
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Towards a life well-lived with spinal cord injury: A resource for those affected, their carers and health professionals
Bond University (in conjunction with Professor Michelle McLean -Editor-in-Chief, Ms Elmarie Stander, Assistant Professor Jaclyn Szkwara, Associate Professor Allan Stirling, Dr Priya Iyer, Associate Professor Tanisha Jowsey, Dr Thomas Titus and PDA’s Ambassador, Dinesh Palipana) has had an invaluable resource published to support and inform those affected by spinal cord injury.Stemming from an initial idea by...
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A blind man in Buenos Aires
Written by Sean Tyrell – PDA’s VIC Associate Director This blog was prompted by a loose discussion within the PDA Board about our experiences travelling abroad. After hearing some truly horrific stories from some of our members, I volunteered to try a lighter tone and share some history about how I used a bit of...
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Help make Disability Parking more accessible
CAN YOU HELP? The Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is undertaking a review of the Disability Parking Permit Scheme to identify opportunities to improve safe access to community facilities and services. TMR administers the Australian Disability Parking Permit Scheme (the Scheme) and is conducting a review of the Scheme to...
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A message from the CEO
We understand just how overwhelming and stressful this period is for people with disabilities. Seeing the issue constantly highlighted in the news and across social media can make it feel even more intense and isolating.At Physical Disability Australia we are acutely aware that this can be traumatizing, so we are being careful to ensure that...
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Recognising and celebrating over 9 years on the PDA Board
At last night’s AGM, the PDA Board farewelled one of its most valued and dedicated members, Nick Schumi.Nick took on the role of SA Director in April 2017 and, over the years, has made a lasting and meaningful contribution to Physical Disability Australia.During his time on the Board, he played a key role in strengthening and...
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Proudly introducing PDA’s new Executive Board
Last night, we successfully held our deferred AGM, and we offer our sincere gratitude to the many members who chose to join us.Following the meeting, elections were conducted for the Executive Board.We are thrilled to announce the newly appointed PDA Executive Team, whose energy and vision promise to lead us forward with renewed enthusiasm:Paul Williamson...
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Updates from the NDIS following yesterday’s announcements by Mark Butler MP at the National Press Club
Following yesterday’s NDIS announcements by Mark Butler MP at the National Press Club, the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme has provided the following updates: “You can now watch the speech online (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VJa-mt-uTk) or read the transcript (Minister Butler speech at the National Press Club – 22 April 2026 | Health, Disability and Ageing Ministers |...
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