State of the NDIS Bill
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...
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,...
Joint Statement: Amendments Vital to Make NDIS Bill Fair
FRIDAY, 21 JUNE 2024The recommendations in the report of the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Amendment Bill 2024 are profoundly disappointing and disrespectful, say disability organisations.Our...
Summary Report from Public Consultation on DRC Recommendations Released
THURSDAY, 13 JUNE 2024The disability community and advocacy sector have been eagerly awaiting the government's formal response to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) recommendations. Following the release of a Progress Update in March this year, the exact timeline...
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 –...