People with Disability Australia Incorporated

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Frequently asked questions

Q. What is PWD?

People with Disability Australia Incorporated (PWD)

  • is a national peak disability rights and advocacy organisation;
  • is made up of people with disability and organisations primarily constituted by people with disability;
  • has a large associate membership of other individuals and organisations committed to the disability rights movement;
  • has a cross-disability focus; and
  • is a non-profit, non-government organisation

Q. What is the best way to contact PWD?

You can contact us by:

Phone 02 9370 3100 or Toll Free 1800 422 015
TTY: 02 9318 2138 or TTY Toll Free: 1800 422 016
Email on pwd@pwd.org.au
In person by visiting 52 Pitt Street, Redfern NSW or
Post PO Box 666, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012

Q. How do I join PWD?

You can join PWD by filling out a membership application and paying the membership fee. You can learn more about membership by clicking here.

Q. I need Home Care but all the services in my area are at capacity and cannot provide me with a service.

You have the right to access disability support services that you require. You will need to contact the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1800 880 052 so they can report this matter as Systemic Abuse.

Q. What do I do about my child's school which is discriminating against my child with a disability?

Contact the Australian Human Rights Commission or the NSW Anti Discrimination Board as every child has the right to be educated in mainstream education.

 

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PWD Media Releases

PWD E-bulletin #62, June 2010