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Category: Disability

PWDA Congratulates Minister Rishworth and Assisting Minister Dr Aly On Their Appointments

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) congratulates Amanda Rishworth on their appointment as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Dr Anne Aly as Assisting Minister. As the national cross-disability representative and rights organisation and peak for LGBTIQA+ people with disability, PWDA stands ready to work constructively with Minister Rishworth and Assisting Minister Dr … Continued

National Autism Strategy Welcome, Success Relies on Future Action and Funding

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s National Autism Strategy and its commitment to improving inclusion in the community, education and employment, alongside diagnosis, services and support systems for autistic people. However, the national disability rights and representative organisation has cautioned that these principled commitments must be matched by … Continued

AUTISM PEAK BODY CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SUPPORT AUTISTIC CHILDREN

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MEDIA RELEASE 14 January 2025(Autism Awareness Australia CEO Nicole Rogerson is available for interview.) Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s first National Autism Strategy but says it must be followed by immediate action to address the significant gaps in support for autistic children who are losing their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) … Continued

Kuremara to Open a State-of-the-Art Activity Center in Milton, QLD, in January 2025

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Kuremara, a trusted and leading NDIS-registered provider in Australia, is excited to announce the opening of its newest facility—a cutting-edge activity center in Milton, Queensland. Situated at 38B, Douglas Street, Milton, QLD, 4064, this specially designed, 400-square-meter center is set to welcome participants in mid-January 2025, providing a friendly and inclusive environment for a variety … Continued

CMHA and PWDA Demand Justice and Urgent Reform Following Death of Simon Cartwright at Silverwater Jail

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Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) and People with Disability Australia (PWDA_ are united in their condemnation of the systemic failures in Australia’s mental health and justice systems and the regulated violence documented in the coroner’s report into Simon Cartwright’s death in 2021 at Silverwater jail. The report revealed that prison guards deliberately cut off his … Continued

Unions fight to end Xmas pay cut for NDIS workers

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The Australian Services Union hopes this will be the last Christmas that disability support workers are shortchanged $200, as the Fair Work Commission hears closing arguments in a wage theft case today and tomorrow. The ASU and other unions are fighting to stop NDIS providers from misclassifying disability support workers as lower-paid home care staff, … Continued

PWDA and Disability Representative Organisations Oppose Rushed Implementation of New Support Needs Assessment Model

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Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten has announced funding for a new support needs assessment model that would see these assessments both funded and delivered by the government. People with Disability Australia (PWDA), Women with Disabilities Australia, Community Mental Health Australia and Australian Autism Alliance support government funding for assessments to reduce the cost to participants … Continued

Government Response to ADHD Senate Inquiry Falls Short

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national disability rights and representative organisation, has expressed disappointment at the Albanese Government’s response to the Senate Inquiry into ADHD Assessment and Support Services, describing it as a missed opportunity to address systemic barriers faced by Australians with ADHD.   PWDA has welcomed the commitment to expedite uniform prescribing standards … Continued

ANZACATA welcomes independent review of pricing for art and music therapy by National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)

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Friday 13 December 2024: Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) welcomes today’s announcement by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) that it is commissioning an independent review of appropriate NDIS pricing for music and art supports. Dr Kate Dempsey, CEO of ANZACATA said, “ANZACATA welcomes the NDIA’s decision to defer any price … Continued

PWDA Welcomes National Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing, Calls for Strong Implementation

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035 as an important step toward equitable health care for LGBTIQA+ people with disability. PWDA, the national disability rights and representative organisation and peak for LGBTIQA+ people with disability, believes the framework … Continued