Strengthening independent disability advocacy
Late last year, DANA lodged a submission on developing a Not-for-Profit Sector Development Blueprint to the Community Services Advisory Group and Blueprint Expert Reference Group, of which our very own CEO Jeff Smith is a member. The Federal Government has asked the...
The many roles for independent advocacy in supporting and driving transformative change
As we explored in a previous post last year, the NDIS Review acknowledged in its recommendations and actions that advocacy plays a critical role in promoting, protecting and defending the human rights of people with disability and improving the overall operation of...
People with disability are missing out on homes
14 DECEMBER 2023 A new analysis shows only six per cent of people with disability who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness are getting the long-term housing they need. Everybody’s Home’s analysis of AIHW data shows: 3,652 people with disability sought help from...
Our submission to the COVID-19 Response Inquiry
DANA recently wrote a brief submission to the Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry, attaching and linking to previous relevant work. This inquiry is being conducted by an independent panel with extensive experience across public health, health, social...
NDIS Review agrees advocacy plays a crucial role
It’s been a landmark year for disability policy in Australia. Not only is the community still working through the recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission, in addition last Thursday the long-awaited NDIS Review was finally released. There’s plenty to say...
NDIS change must be led by people with disability – Joint media statement
Today, the Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS Review) published its Final Report: Working together to deliver the NDIS
Disability Representative Organisations issued a Joint Media Statement, endorsed by over 70 organisations across Australia.