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PWDA is a national disability rights, advocacy and representative organisation led by people with all kinds of disability. Our aim is to empower and promote the rights of people with disability, and create a society in which people with disability can fully participate.

We know everyone’s challenges are different. However, if you’re facing challenges to employment, come and see our team about accessing the right support to find a job that works for you.

Ambassador for the upcoming Gold Coast Disability Expo, country music singer Renee McAlpin may be tiny due to the rheumatoid arthritis she suffered as a child, but she has a big heart and strong voice for people with disability. Renee plans to use her platform as ambassador on June 7 and 8 at the Gold Coast Event Centre to inspire others through music and stories about her own fight to live a rich, happy life.

The Gold Coast Disability Expo, held at the Gold Coast Event Centre Friday and Saturday June 7 and 8, presents people still new to NDIS with vital information and services from over 100 disability service providers and government agencies.

For the last two months, Afford Queensland has been busy opening up new services to families and Club Afford clients. Our social and community access services have been very well received.

At Movement Solutions, we help you achieve your best movement by working closely with you and your family and making clinical judgements in consultation with evidence about current therapies and the best technologies.

“Three years ago, Sharon was very quiet and didn’t really speak out,” says UnitingCare lead practitioner Caroline. “We really wanted Sharon to find her courage and tell us what she wanted, so we talked about what her goals were. She told us it was horse riding.”

If you’re facing reduced mobility, you may consider modifications to your home. Let us step you through it.

With the right resources at their fingertips, Gold Coasters find ways to live a more empowered life! Come to the Gold Coast Disability Expo to learn more about your choices and how to navigate the NDIS.

Finding a job can be a daunting task. ETC provides all the information, guidance and support you need to be a successful candidate.