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DANA welcomes two new members to leadership team

Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) is pleased to announce two new members of its leadership team, Jeff Smith and El Gibbs. Jeff has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer after a rigorous recruitment process. Jeff first joined DANA over 12 months ago as Chief Operating Officer. He brings to DANA a wealth of governance and strategic experience, having been an Executive in the community sector for 15 years. Additionally, we welcome El to DANA in the new role of Director, Policy and Advocacy. El is a seasoned advocate, communications genius and NDIS specialist.

DANA eNews – April 2023

Check your inbox and junk folder for the April edition of DANA Monthly eNews! This edition is full of the latest news about advocacy, the NDIS, the Disability Royal Commission (DRC), and COVID-19 information.

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DANA eNews – March 2023

Check your inbox and junk folder for the March edition of DANA Monthly eNews!

This edition is full of the latest news about advocacy, the NDIS, the Disability Royal Commission (DRC), and COVID-19 information. There is plenty happening across the disability advocacy sector, with recent updates being released around consultations and reviews; reports around key sector issues, sector activity and campaigns around systemic issues.

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NDIS Review – DANA commissions international review by global expert, Dr Simon Duffy

As part of its contribution to the review of the NDIS, DANA has commissioned Dr Simon Duffy, an expert on disability support systems and human rights, to provide an international perspective on Australian progress with the NDIS. Dr Duffy is one of the founders of the global Self-Directed Support Network. In 2013, Simon argued that “the NDIS could be one of the most important international developments in the advancement of the human rights of people with disabilities in recent years.” However, he also said that the scheme had several important design flaws.

A New Act to Replace the Disability Services Act 1986: A joint submission from Disability Representative Organisations

More than 70 organisations and individuals call on the Australian Government to work with people with disability to reimagine the Disability Services Act 1986 to enshrine the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in this joint submission by Disability Representative Organisations. To read about the consultation and see everyone who has endorsed the submission, click here.

DANA eNews – February 2023

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