Violence against people with disability is too often overlooked, misidentified or treated as a service issue rather than violence. WWDA’s new submission, “Making Disability-Specific Violence Visible”, calls for recognition and co-design. Read more: buff.ly/vzhznXf

Disability pride is about more than celebrating who we are. It's about recognising the value, expertise and leadership of people with disability, and challenging the barriers that continue to exclude us. 🦾 #DisabilityPrideMonth

Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) counts every person and household in Australia. The next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026. For more information on the Census, including Easy Read and language translations, click this link: buff.ly/kSSrN8Z #Census2026 #EasyRead

Our friends at CYDA have released a new collection of free resources from the Take Charge of Change project. These resources were co-designed with children and young people with intellectual disability, psychosocial disability and autism. Discover the full range of resources here: buff.ly/CunKYxf

As Disability Pride Month continues, we're reflecting on what pride means to our community. This year's theme, "The World Works Better With Us," recognises that when disabled people are included, respected and supported, everyone benefits.

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission is seeking new members to join their Lived Experience Advisory Council. EOIs are open until 10 August 2026. FInd out more: buff.ly/axuYFHN

This Friday, Every Australian Counts (@everyaustraliancounts) is hosting an online community forum - hear from Senators about the #NDIS Reform Bill, what has changed, and ask questions about what concerns you. Click here to register: buff.ly/nFjgCDI

On Monday 27 July 2026, the Australian Government is testing a new national warning system that sends emergency messages to compatible mobile devices. The #AusAlert website has a guide for people with disability who may need extra support. Click here for more: buff.ly/9OZXkKP

As part of the Neve and Our Site projects, WWDA created several Easy Read resources to help women with disability better understand healthcare, safety and wellbeing. The video on Healthcare Rights is now available to watch. Watch the full video here: buff.ly/so4UDHB

Some good news today with key MS medicines set to remain on the PBS for the timebeing, protecting affordable access for thousands of Australians. Read more here:

Win for MS patients facing drug pricing cliff

Health Minister Mark Butler has accepted independent advice for a rapid review of MS drugs to ensure they remain available on the PBS.

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The PBAC met this week to discuss Ocrevus and Kesimpta, two key MS medicines. We’re deeply concerned this could create a “perfect storm” for women with disability: unaffordable medicines, harder NDIS access and rising cost-of-living pressure. Read more:

Loss of affordable MS medicines could create “perfect storm” for disabled women  - Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)

The loss of affordable MS medicines could create a PBS-NDIS perfect storm for disabled women, worsening health, care and support needs.

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#WWDA is seeking a skilled and passionate Member Engagement Officer to support the delivery of our membership activities, ensuring members are meaningfully engaged, informed, and able to contribute to WWDA’s work and priorities. Apply now via Ethical Jobs. Find out more here: buff.ly/pNJUyYk

Disability Representative Organisations have released a new statement around the #NDIS Reform Bill. No person should lose access to disability supports until appropriate, accessible and effective alternatives are available. Read the full statement here: buff.ly/pjTFlNZ #NDISReform

July is Disability Pride Month! This year's theme, "The World Works Better With Us," reminds us that when people with disability are included, respected and supported, everyone benefits. Inclusion shouldn't be the exception. It should be the expectation. #DisabilityPrideMonth #Accessibility #WWDA

#NAIDOC Week is a national acknowledgement and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, history and cultures. It is a time to engage, listen and learn. This year’s theme is “50 Years of Deadly”, marking the 50th annual celebration of NAIDOC. #50YearsOfDeadly

Earlier this week, the Senate Committee reopened submissions into the #NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 Inquiry. Our friends at PWDA have created a helpful guide and template to support you through the process. Click here: buff.ly/ewZFLby #HaveYourSay

WWDA supports the Disability Discrimination Commissioner's call for the Australian Government to publicly address the human rights concerns raised about the proposed #NDIS changes. Human rights must remain at the centre of NDIS reform. Read more: buff.ly/w7TgeRr #AHRC

Commissioner calls on Government to publicly address human rights concerns over NDIS changes

The Australian Government must provide clarity on how proposed changes to the NDIS Act will uphold human rights.

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The Australian Government is seeking community feedback to inform the Second Action Plan under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. This is an opportunity for us to be heard, and help shape what happens next. Your voice matters. Find out more: buff.ly/7lXUHAM

#WWDA is deeply concerned that the Senate Committee’s interim report recommends the #NDIS Reform Bill be passed without requiring any real or substantive changes. No one should lose supports under the NDIS, until alternatives are available, fully funded and tested. Read more: buff.ly/vLKDa7r

With the #NDIS Reform Bill being changed and discussed, with several important developments in recent weeks, it can be confusing to understand or stay up to date. #WWDA has created a webpage for the latest updates, statements and key information to help you stay informed. Read more: buff.ly/ne7dntN

“Significant cuts to the NDIS and participants’ supports will never be safe policy.” WWDA CEO Sophie Cusworth says the inquiry extension must mean genuine consultation, not minor changes around the edges. Read:

'Ridiculous and disrespectful': Inquiry into NDIS cuts extended

Disability advocates welcome an extension to a Senate inquiry probing a bill paving the way for the biggest-ever cuts to the NDIS.

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"Good co-design gives people more than one way in." At #COSP19 earlier this month, our CEO Sophie Cusworth spoke on #intersectionality and co-design for disability policy, making sure everyone can participate safely and meaningfully. Watch her full address here: buff.ly/Q1SqVz0 #WWDA

“This Bill is too significant, too complex and too consequential to be rushed through Parliament.” Following an 8-week extension to the Senate inquiry into the #NDIS Reform Bill, #WWDA is hopeful that this decision shows real consideration of our community and needs. Read more: buff.ly/Rn13Bg0

"A delay only matters if it is used well." - Sophie Cusworth and other disability sector leaders have responded to the second delay in the Senate Committee's report following the Senate inquiry into the NDIS Amendment Bill. Read the full article here: wwda.org.au/2026/06/22/d...

Disabled people urge reflection as key report delayed - Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)

Disability advocates are calling on the Albanese government to pause its plan to rush through an overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme after a major report into the changes was again…

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Last week, Dr Diana Piantedosi was a panellist at the COSP19 Roundtable on 'Creating a world free from exploitation, violence and abuse for all persons with disabilities'. She spoke to what government can do next to help women with disability facing violence. Watch it here 🔗 buff.ly/eVZjm1p

“It will cause significant harm… it’s a significant wind back.” The NDIS Reform Bill could create a “pay-to-prove” barrier, forcing people to exhaust treatment options even when they’re unaffordable, unavailable or inaccessible. Dr Diana Piantedosi explains: #WWDA #NDISReform

Medical Republic has reported on WWDA's evidence to the Senate inquiry into the proposed #NDIS Amendment Bill, where Sophie Cusworth and Dr Diana Piantedosi warned that the changes could increase the risk of violence against women with disability. Read the full article here:

Women ‘at higher risk of abuse’ under proposed NDIS changes - Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)

Women will be significantly worse off and at much higher risk of isolation, abuse and poverty under proposed changes to the NDIS, the Senate inquiry into the legislation heard this week. The Senate…

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Last week, our Youth Development Officer Claire Bertholli addressed the Civil Society Forum at #COSP19 in New York. She spoke about the need for government support in social and community participation for the disability community. Follow for more updates from COSP19 🇺🇳 #WWDA #CivilSocietyForum

A new article from The Conversation highlights the inequality that women already face in the NDIS, and the new risks of the Amendment Bill. We're advocating for a gender impact analysis and certainty on supports outside of the NDIS. Read more here:

Tightening NDIS eligibility will disproportionately affect women – in more ways than you’d expect - Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)

Public hearings are underway this week to highlight the impacts of the government’s new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) bill to tighten eligibility and save costs. Over the past two days,…

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"They should be able to be a parent." CEO Sophie Cusworth spoke against the expansion of the 'parental responsibility' definition in the #NDIS Amendment Bill Hearing this week, advocating for a comprehensive gender impact analysis of the Bill. #NDISReform #WWDA