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Ahead of the upcoming Federal Election, we're reminding political leaders to prioritise issues that support disability rights — like investing in the NDIS! Read our Federal Election Platform and take action to make this a reality at: buff.ly/pMcYNFc

This is the type of leadership people with disability need. Andrew Wilkie MP, Independent Member for Clark offers support to all seven key priorities from our Federal Election Platform (buff.ly/5XkFNR8) and vows to advocate for PWDA's policy priorities if re-elected.

We're urging candidates to focus on policies that impact people with disability this election — like raising the rate of income support payments. Find out how to take action at our full Federal Election Platform: buff.ly/pMcYNFc

PWDA is calling on all political parties, candidates and members of the public to reject ableist language and divisive narratives in the final days of the Federal Election campaign and to commit to respectful, inclusive discourse.  More: buff.ly/u61iyxb

Today on Sky News Breakfast + J. Hogan Gidley Donald Trump's former White House Deputy Press Secretary + Vasyl Myroshnychenko Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia + Megan Spindler-Smith People with Disability Australia (PWDA) + Maggie Forrest + Jared Mondschein United States Studies Centre + Sam Birrell + Dr Holly Ludeman

With two days until the Federal Election, we're continuing to remind political leaders to prioritise issues important to people with disability — like ensuring disability representation in government. Learn about our Federal Election Platform: buff.ly/pMcYNFc

Deputy CEO, Megan Spindler-Smith spoke to ABC Breakfast this morning about the damage caused by language that harms and stigmatises people with disability. PWDA is urging everyone to maintain respectful and inclusive discourse in the final days of the Federal Election campaign.

PWDA joined a group of 75 organisations and experts in signing an open letter to the Prime Minister and to the Leader of the Opposition calling for action to protect the voting rights of people with disability. Read full release: buff.ly/gI7l294

Ahead of tomorrow's election we're reminding political leaders to prioritise the issues important to us like — protecting the human rights of all people with disability. Learn more about our Federal Election Platform: buff.ly/pMcYNFc

Great to see candidates stepping up and backing real change for people with disability! Dr Monique Ryan MP, Member for Kooyong, pledged support for six of our seven key priorities, and committed to partial support for the seventh. Federal Election Hub: buff.ly/5XkFNR8

Ahead of the election we're encouraging leaders to prioritise disability rights in their policies including ⁠— protect disability representation and diversity in the public sector. Read our full Federal Election Platform at: buff.ly/pMcYNFc

PWDA welcomes new disability representation into government with the election of Ali France, who successfully unseated Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and will be the first amputee ever elected to serve in the Australian Federal Parliament. buff.ly/8GpQfj7

Having photo identification or ID may be a requirement for official paperwork and to access services. Every state and territory has different cards available. Learn more: buff.ly/4rqrCed

There’s very little research that centres LGBTQIA+ people with disability. Our survey is aiming to change that. Share your experiences to help us shape better policy, services and advocacy. Complete before it closes Tuesday 13 May at 11:59pm AEST buff.ly/z0AMvic

Want to know where can you find PWDA this month? PWDA are involved in a variety of online and in person events to engage with community. Find out what's happening this month at buff.ly/eeUKnXb

The NDIA is changing how it works with people with disability, families and advocates to improve the NDIS. Learn more about the co-design reset and what's happening: buff.ly/FOwVmLF [ID: NDIS Co-design Reset flyer with NDIS purple banner and purple writing]

This week marked a momentous triumph for the Labor Party. PWDA congratulated PM Albanese on his return to government, and reinforced our policy position and hopes of working collaboratively to co-design NDIS policy reform. Read our Open Letter to the PM. buff.ly/XUU0tW5

LGBTQIA+ people with disability, there's still time to have your say. We're running a national survey to better understand your experiences and make sure they guide future advocacy and change. This is a chance to share what matters most to you: buff.ly/wPvFtM7

Our friends at CYDA want to make sure the NDIS reassessment process is clear and reasonable, and that no child or young person is unfairly removed from the Scheme. Take CYDA’s short survey and share your experiences: buff.ly/ZjIMCec The survey closes Sunday 18 May.

Join our free online member forum with Dr George Taleporos and panel to unpack the Federal Election outcome. When: Wednesday 25 May 2025 Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm AEST Where: Zoom (Link will be sent following registration) Register: buff.ly/zQ8Uchp