Established by PDA in 2023 after seeing a gap in the awareness calendar for highlighting physical disabilities, this very special day brings attention to people living with physical disability, their contributions and the many conditions that fall under the physical disability umbrella.
Held annually on the first Sunday in February, the day also provides a wonderful opportunity for people to come together and be united in their support for the physical disability community – both in Australia and internationally.
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A number of exciting events are currently being planned for Physical Disability Awareness Day 2027.
Please keep an eye out on our social media, revisit this page or email team@pda.org.au to be kept up to date with scheduled events.
If you would like to run your own Physical Disability Awareness Day event or would like to be involved in the organising committee, please email promotion@pda.org.au.
We would love to have you involved.
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Dinesh is the Ambassador of Physical Disability Australia. He is known not just for his work as a doctor in the emergency department of Gold Coast University Hospital and his advocacy work in the disability space, but also for his work in research and as a celebrated author and national treasure – with many other achievements on the side.
To watch Dinesh’s talk at the Physical Disability Awareness Day 2026’s online DisabiliTEA, click here.
Stephanie is a recognised and in demand arts producer, writer and editor and is also the creative mind behind Dower Productions. She has a strong commitment to promoting disability inclusion both onscreen and behind the scenes. Stephanie has worked across short films, TVCs and online content, and is currently developing a slate of bold and aspirational projects. She is also the recipient of a number of production prizes and accolades, a co-host of Attitude Foundations “ReFramed Podcast” and a sought after speaker on accessibility and inclusion.
To watch Stephanie’s talk at the Physical Disability Awareness Day 2026’s online DisabiliTEA, click here.
Tony is a singer and performer adored around the world for his velvet voice, swinging tunes and gentle love songs from the early jazz days to the 1950’s and beyond. Tony was born with Spina Bifida and as a result is confined to a wheelchair. In spite of this, he is actively passionate about living life to the full.
To watch Tony’s talk at the Physical Disability Awareness Day 2026’s online DisabiliTEA, click here.
Melanie Hawkes is PDA’s WA Director who works in communications with the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services. She is also a celebrated writer and recipient of numerous literary awards. Melanie also ignited a worldwide conversation around sexuality and disability though sharing her personal sexual journey and providing insight into why intimacy, love and self growth is important for everyone. As winner of the 2023 Discovery Awards for her innovative stick, Melanie shows that creativity isn’t necessarily reserved for the arts, but also something that everyone (and particularly people living with disability) is able to utilise to find solutions and answers to improve daily living and to bring positive change.
To watch Melanie’s talk at the Physical Disability Awareness Day 2026’s online DisabiliTEA, click here.
We look forward to having you join us to celebrate Physical Disability Awareness Day 2027.
Together let’s grow and strengthen Physical Disability Awareness Day by making some noise, being seen, being recognised, being considered and being celebrated.
We provide systemic advocacy to uphold the rights and voices of Australia’s physical disability community.
We build community, connection and relationships to support our members and the wider disability community.
We are a leading force working with Government and other Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) in improving the lives and inclusion of people living with disability.
Please be advised that we do not provide individual advocacy support. If you require this, please see the “See Services Link“.
Join us at a PDA hosted events such as our monthly Social Hour and Webinars.
We also encourage members to get involved in one of our committees and organisational groups. Email team@pda.org.au for more information.
Members are also invited to take part in forums and roundtables (including exclusive paid opportunities). Detailed information will be emailed to members as they become available.
Physical Disability Australia (PDA) was established in 1995. Its founding members were people living with physical disability who recognised that they were not being represented within the advocacy space at that time.
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