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CEO Message – 16-02-2026
Transcript: Hi everyone! Today I’d like to start by acknowledging that the 13th of February marks the 18th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. The Apology was a really historic moment, but it’s important that we…
CEO Message – 09-02-2026
Transcript: Hi everyone! I’d like to begin today by acknowledging the recent media reporting about the deaths of people with disability. We recognise that for many in our community, this coverage has been really distressing. We’re saddened by the loss…
CEO Update – 02-02-2026
Transcript: Hi everyone! Before I get into the updates for this week, I’d just like to say a heartfelt thank you to the many of you who, watched and shared last week’s video message. It’s great to know that people,…
Joint Statement: Protecting Consumer Choice and Control in the Provision of Assistive Technology Under Support at Home
We, the undersigned organisations, urge the Australian Government to act now to stamp out an emerging practice that is eroding older people’s choice and control.
Call to end Centrelink penalties and Targeted Compliance framework
Disability organisations reiterate the call for the Government to stop all Centrelink payment penalties and end the Targeted Compliance framework following another alarming report from the Commonwealth Ombudsman about the harms within the mutual obligations system. It reveals that the…
Announcing DANA’s New CEO, Emma Bennison
A message from the DANA Board DANA is excited to announce a significant moment in our journey: The appointment of Emma Bennison as our new CEO, commencing Monday, 15 December. Emma joins DANA with an outstanding record of leadership and…
Strengthening the Disability Discrimination Act
In late October, DANA made a submission to the Attorney-General’s Department as part of their review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), which was last reviewed in 2008. Since that time, key Court decisions have been made regarding how…
Consultation on a new Commonwealth Individual Disability Advocacy Program
Purpose of the consultation The Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing (the Department) engaged Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) to consult with the advocacy sector to test the Department’s first iteration of options for future arrangements under a new Commonwealth…
DANA Annual General Meeting Notice
The Annual General Meeting for Disability Advocacy Network Australia Limited (DANA) ABN: 53 136 792 884 will be held on Thursday 27 November 2025. The AGM will run as an online event. We highly encourage members to attend. Date: Thursday 27th November…
Government Announces Pause on Mutual Obligations for Inclusive Employment Australia
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations announced last week that they will be pausing mutual obligations for the rollout of the new Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program from the 16th of October through to the 5th January 2026. IEA…
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