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A message from our CEO, Jeff Smith, announcing new funding
Thursday 12 December, 2024 I am very pleased to share with you that today, the Federal Government made a series of funding announcements for a number of projects led by disability organisations and partnerships, including DANA. DANA, together with our…
A ten-year roadmap: The Not-for-Profit Sector Development Blueprint
DANA welcomes the delivery of the Not-for-Profit (NFP) Sector Development Blueprint, a 10-year roadmap for strengthening Australia’s NFP sector. DANA looks forward to working collaboratively with the Federal Government and the wider parliament to ensure the Blueprint’s recommendations are fully…
2024 International Day of People with Disability
DANA is spotlighting leaders in disability advocacy and inviting advocates and organisations to nominate individuals who have made a powerful impact through their leadership.
Government Response to Disability Royal Commission Recommendations
Last week, following years of advocacy by people with disability, their representative organisations, families, and advocates, the government finally responded to the 222 recommendations by the Disability Royal Commission (DRC). Here we explain what we know so far. DANA joined…
Government Releases Concerning Draft NDIS Support Lists for Consultation
7 AUGUST 2024 The Department of Social Services (DSS) and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have released their draft lists outlining the supports that will be included and excluded if the NDIS Bill passes later this month. These lists…
Media Statement from Australia’s Disability Representative Organisations regarding Government Response to Disability Royal Commission
Government response to violence against people with disability deeply disappointing Download this Media Statement Today’s Federal, State and Territory government response to our four-and-a-half-year Disability Royal Commission is deeply disappointing and fails to respond to the scale of violence, abuse,…
Have Your Say for the National Carer Strategy
DANA, in partnership with First Peoples Disability Network, National Ethnic Disability Alliance, and Inclusion Australia, is consulting with carers for the National Carer Strategy. This is your chance to share your experiences as a carer and voice what you want…
State of the NDIS Bill
THURSDAY, 4 JULY 2024 | Liam Thatcher, DANA Policy Officer Last 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…
Joint Statement: Our disability advocacy organisations are in crisis and need a funding lifeline now
The Joint Statement Independent 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, issues or crises. Disability…
DANA’s Future of Advocacy Project
THURSDAY, 6 JUNE 2024 DANA 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…
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