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

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

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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

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

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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

DANA eNews – February 2023

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Check your inbox and junk folder for the February 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. 

Independent disability advocacy – DANA submission to the DRC

Independent disability advocacy – DANA submission to the DRC

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The DANA submission to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (the Royal Commission) about independent disability advocacy is informed by the collective knowledge and experience of member organisations. In addition to exploring the context, key barriers and challenges for the disability advocacy sector, this submission outlines our recommendations to support fulfilling the obligations inherent in the implementation of the purpose and principles of Australia’s Disability Strategy (2021-2031) and National Disability Advocacy Framework (2022-2025) to achieve desired outcomes for people with disability throughout Australia. In particular, the recommendations seek to eliminate their risks of experiencing violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation

IDPwD 2022 Roundup: Celebrations and Stories

IDPwD 2022 Roundup: Celebrations and Stories

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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) was held on Saturday, 3 December 2022, with the theme being: Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world.

In Australia, IDPwD celebrates the contributions and achievements of the 4.4 million Australians with disability, both visible and invisible. Across Australia, organisations have been hosting events and facilitating discussions around people with disability this month.