Nothing About Us, Without Us

Physical Disability Australia
Media Releases
Aug 2025

JOINT STATEMENT

Physical Disability Australia, in collaboration with other Disability Representative Organisations has released a Joint Statement in response to the Australian Government’s recent surprise announcement around changes to the NDIS.

NDIS Minister Mark Butler’s speech on Wednesday came as a major surprise to the disability community and DROs.

Whilst we welcome the investment in supports for children with developmental delay and autism, together we call for further information on how this will be achieved in such a short timeline and how it will sit within the move to Foundational Supports.

To read the full statement, go to:

https://www.pda.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Nothing-about-us-without-us-Joint-Statement-Disability-Representative-Organisations-August-2025-2.pdf

Physical Disability Australia (PDA) is a national peak Disability Peoples Organisation run by and for people with physical disability, advocating for equal opportunity, inclusion and human rights across Australia. Established in 1995, PDA represents the voices and lived experiences of its members to influence policy, engage with government, and drive meaningful change, ensuring people with physical disability are respected, empowered and able to participate fully in all aspects of society.