International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is marked globally on 3 December each year to celebrate the contributions of people with disability and to promote more inclusive, accessible communities.
What is IDPwD?
International Day of People with Disability was established by the United Nations to raise awareness of disability rights and to highlight the importance of removing barriers in society. In 2025, the announced theme is “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” encouraging governments, organisations and communities to embed inclusion in everyday practice.
Why inclusion matters in healthcare
Healthcare and rehabilitation settings play a critical role in enabling people with disability to live independently, participate in their communities and achieve their goals. When hospitals and rehab centres embrace inclusive design and support technologies, they help reduce stigma, prevent secondary health issues and improve quality of life for patients and their families.
Pjama’s role in supporting dignity
Pjama provides washable, reusable products designed to support children and adults who experience bedwetting and related continence challenges, helping them protect their bedding and maintain privacy. These solutions can reduce stress for families and carers, support better sleep, and promote dignity for people managing continence issues alongside other disabilities or health conditions.
Morning tea at Mt Wilga Hospital
To mark International Day of People with Disability on 3 December 2025, the NDIS therapy team at Mt Wilga Private Rehabilitation Hospital hosted a morning tea celebrating inclusion with participants, families and support workers. During this event, Pjama was showcased over morning tea at Mt Wilga Hospital, highlighting how practical continence support products can complement rehabilitation and NDIS-focused therapy in a real-world clinical setting.
Building a more inclusive future
Events like the Mt Wilga morning tea align with the broader IDPwD goal of creating communities where people with disability are seen, heard and included in every aspect of life. By pairing everyday inclusion initiatives with practical tools such as Pjama, organisations can take meaningful, incremental steps towards the disability-inclusive societies envisioned in the 2025 theme