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Government Releases NDIS Support Lists
Late yesterday, the Government published the first set of lists detailing what will and will not be classified as 'NDIS Support' under the new legislation, which will come into effect tomorrow (3rd October). We, along with other Disability Representative...
Contribute to the audit of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Right now, there’s an important opportunity for the voices of independent advocates to be heard when it comes to improving systems for people with disability. The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is conducting an audit of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards...
Statement from the DANA Board – September 2024
Australia's Disability Representative Organisations recently released a statement condemning violence and abuse being experienced within our community. Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) endorses this statement and its central message: differences of opinion...
Joint Statement: Lateral Violence in the Disability Community
DRO Joint Statement on Lateral Violence in the Disability Community We are Australia’s Disability Representative Organisations, and our job is to protect and support the rights of people with disabilities. We are also Australians with disabilities. Right now, our...
DANA’s Submission on the Draft NDIS Supports List
21 AUGUST 2024Two weeks ago, the Government released draft lists defining what’s in and what’s out for NDIS supports under the new NDIS Bill being debated in the Senate. We initially shared our thoughts in a blog post, and have since collaborated with members and...