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Take advantage of our free membership. Sign up to be part of a wonderful community of people who truly understand what it means to live with a physical disability? Not signed up yet? What’s stopping you? pda.org.au/membership/ Join today. You’ll be glad that you did.

THIS MONTH’S ONLINE SOCIAL HOUR HAS BEEN MOVED TO MONDAY 11th MAY at 6pm AEST. They’ll return to the first Monday of the month from June onwards. To register, go to: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… 😊

PDA‘s Ambassador, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, in conjunction with @BondUniversity, has had an invaluable resource published - “Towards a life well-lived with spinal cord injury: A resource for those affected, their carers & health professionals” pda.org.au/2026/04/30/tow…

PDA’s VIC Associate Director, Sean Tyrell, has had a hilariously enlightening blog published. In it he shares the experiences, learnings & happily ever after that came with his solo travels as a single man in Buenos Aires. Well worth a chuckle: pda.org.au/2026/04/28/a-b…

The @QldGov‘s Dept of Transport & Main Roads (TMR) wants your help to review the Disability Parking Permit Scheme & identify opportunities to improve safe access to community facilities & services. For more info go to: pda.org.au/2026/04/28/hel… The survey closes on 22 May 2026.

Read the message from PDA’s CEO, Suzanne Gearing, following recent announcements around the NDIS: pda.org.au/2026/04/24/a-m…

At last night’s AGM, the PDA Board farewelled one of its most valued & dedicated members, Nick Schumi. Nick was SA Director from April 2017 & has made a lasting & meaningful contribution to Physical Disability Australia. Thank you Nick. pda.org.au/2026/04/24/rec…

Last night we held our deferred AGM & are thrilled to announce the newly appointed PDA Executive Team: Paul Williamson – President Krystal Matthews – Vice President Tammy Milne – Treasurer To read more, go to: pda.org.au/2026/04/24/pro…

Following yesterday's NDIS announcements by @markbutlermp at the National Press Club, the @NDIS has provided an update. For more information, go to: pda.org.au/2026/04/23/fol…

With so much happening in Australia’s disability space at the moment, many of us may be experiencing frustration, fear & uncertainty. If you need help, reach out to: * @LifelineAust on 13 11 14 * @beyondblue on 1300 224 636 * @headspace_aus on 1800 650 890 You‘re not alone.

Following yesterday’s announcement from @Mark_Butler_MP, our CEO, Suzanne Gearing, has shared PDA’s stance. Read about it here: pda.org.au/2026/04/23/a-w… #ndis #nothingaboutuswithoutus #disabilityaustralia

PDA’S VIC Associate Director, Sean Tyrell, has had his blog around his reflections on bringing a discrimination case before the Federal Court published on the PDA website. In it he talks about and his commitment to defend his rights and those of others. pda.org.au/2026/04/22/ref…

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. To read more, go to: pda.org.au/2026/04/15/int…

PDA Members are invited to our Deferred AGM (financial year 24/25) on Thursday 23rd April 6:30pm AEST via MS Teams. To register your planned attendance (outlining any accessibility requirements), please email promotion@pda.org.au. We look forward to seeing you at this meeting.

Created in 1948, World Health Day was established on April 7th and dates the establishment of @WHO (World Health Organization). The 2026 theme is "Together for health. Stand with science”. For more information go to: pda.org.au/2026/04/07/wor… #WorldHealthDay

PDA’s Deferred AGM (financial year 2024/25) is scheduled for Thursday 23rd April at 6:30pm AEST and will be held via MS Teams. PDA Members have been emailed information. If you have not yet received this correspondence, please email promotion@pda.org.au.

Join us Easter Monday for our next online Social Hour. 6pm NSW/VIC/ACT/TAS/QLD 5:30pm SA/NT 4:00pm WA Held on the first Monday of the month, they’re a great chance to hang out with some wonderful people for a chat, laugh, sharing & advice. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

PDA’s Deferred AGM (fy 2024/25) is scheduled for Thursday 23rd April 6:30pm AEST. Part of the agenda involves finding Directors for both South Australia & the Northern Territory. For more info go to: pda.org.au/2026/04/01/cou… Nominations close 5pm AEST Thursday 16th April 2026.

The National Centre for Disability Advocacy's 2025 Workforce Survey has been published. 140 advocacy groups completed the survey, (approx 35% of the estimated workforce) & 48 individual advocacy organisations also took part. To read this report, go to: ncda.org.au/advocacy-secto…

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 PDA Members have been emailed information. pda.org.au/2026/03/25/not…