Have Your Say

WWDA regularly seeks feedback from our diverse community to improve our work and better understand the  issues that matter to you.

We invite everyone – women, girls and gender-diverse individuals with disabilities, their families, carers, friends, allies and professionals to share their insights through our surveys. 

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Opportunities

Australian Government

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Review

The Australian Government is reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). They want to make sure it is working to protect people with disability.

The deadline for the consultation has been extended to 14 November 2025. Click here to find out more.

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee Consultation

The NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC) was established in an ongoing capacity by the Australian Government in response to the NDIS Review. The EAC will make recommendations to government on the safety, suitability and value for money of supports for NDIS funding, drawing on the best available evidence.

The Committee is looking for participants to advise on key supports, including assistance animals, exercise physiology and smart home appliances.

The public survey is open until 9 November 2025. To find out more, click this link.

NDIS

NDIS Practice Standards Review

The NDIS Practice Standards guide the quality of NDIS Supports. You can help shape what the draft redesigned NDIS Practice Standards look like by participating in public and targeted discussions between October and November 2025.

To find out more, click here.

There will also be engagement activities open to the public shortly. Register to be part of these activities here.

Submissions are now open. The survey closes on 13 November 2025.

NDIS

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Design Standard

The NDIA is conducting a review of the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Design Standard.

It’s essential that the design requirements of dwellings intended for SDA align with industry codes and standards. Participants who are eligible for SDA must have access to safe, high quality SDA that support their needs. The review of the SDA Design Standard is one of the ways the NDIA is making sure this happens.

The consultation includes a public submission process and survey. To find out more, click here.