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Advocacy efforts lead to changes in NDIS Eligibility Assessments

Advocacy efforts lead to changes in NDIS Eligibility Assessments

Following strong advocacy from disability organisations, including DANA, the NDIA has announced key improvements on their recent changes to NDIS eligibility reassessments. From about September last year, the NDIA started to roll out significant changes to the way it...

Update from the CEO: Federal disability advocacy funding

15 January 2025 Dear Members, I have some important news about federal disability advocacy funding – finally! This week, I received a letter from Minister Rishworth providing an update on the proposed approach and arrangements for federally-funded individual...

DANA’s Contribution to the National Carer Strategy

DANA’s Contribution to the National Carer Strategy

Earlier this year, DANA was commissioned by the Department of Social Services (DSS) to conduct specialist consultations for the National Carer Strategy. Working alongside Disability Representative Organisations, we engaged with First Nations carers with disability,...

New Submission: Consultation on Foundational Supports

New Submission: Consultation on Foundational Supports

DANA recently made a submission to the consultation on Foundational Supports. The introduction of Foundational Supports, as recommended in the 2023 NDIS Review, aims to create a stronger, more cohesive system of support for people with disability. These supports are...