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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 |...

There are many genuine concerns within the disability community regarding the announcement made by Mark Butler MP yesterday. For those whose lives depend on support, this is a time of significant stress. While there are some welcome positive changes within the announcement, uncertainty remains until we have a clearer understanding of its impact on individuals....

Written by Sean Tyrell, PDA Associate Director Victoria Many PDA members are aware that the Parliament has passed legislative amendments intended to make it easier for victims of sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation to enforce our rights in the Federal Court. The law has been changed so that the payment of legal costs no longer...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...