THURSDAY, 4 JULY 2024 | Liam Thatcher, DANA Policy OfficerLast week was a busy one in the NDIS space. The NDIS Bill that has been dominating conversation over the last couple of months had made its way over to the Senate, after passing the House of Representatives...
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Joint Statement: Our disability advocacy organisations are in crisis and need a funding lifeline now
The Joint StatementIndependent disability advocacy benefits people with disability, families, supporters, the disability sector, and the wider community by supporting people to understand and access services and supports, know their rights, and address serious risks,...
NDIS Registration Taskforce considers key concerns from disability advocates and community
FRIDAY, 7 JUNE 2024Disability service providers and the disability workforce are about to undergo significant reform with an overhaul of the registration system. Our organisations have made joint recommendations to the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce...
DANA’s Future of Advocacy Project
THURSDAY, 6 JUNE 2024DANA is continuing our campaign for immediate investment in the advocacy sector. At the same time, DANA is embarking on a forward-looking project to develop a clear vision and recommendations for government that our sector can unite behind –...
Key concerns and recommendations on NDIS Bill
30 MAY 2024Disability advocacy organisations are expressing significant concern about the proposed NDIS legislation. At DANA, we've highlighted various issues in our submission to the Senate and during our recent appearance at the Senate hearing. Here is a recap of...
DANA’s submission on NDIS Provider and Worker Registration and Enrolment
TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2024Our latest submission highlights the need for regulatory changes to be co-designed with broader safeguarding and structural reforms, and ensuring that reforms are led by people with disability.Principles to Guide Reforms Our submission outlines...