The Joint StatementIndependent 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,...
FRIDAY, 21 JUNE 2024The recommendations in the report of the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Amendment Bill 2024 are profoundly disappointing and disrespectful, say disability organisations.Our...
THURSDAY, 13 JUNE 2024The disability community and advocacy sector have been eagerly awaiting the government's formal response to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) recommendations. Following the release of a Progress Update in March this year, the exact timeline...
FRIDAY, 7 JUNE 2024Disability service providers and the disability workforce are about to undergo significant reform with an overhaul of the registration system. Our organisations have made joint recommendations to the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce...
THURSDAY, 6 JUNE 2024DANA 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 unite behind –...
30 MAY 2024Disability advocacy organisations are expressing significant concern about the proposed NDIS legislation. At DANA, we've highlighted various issues in our submission to the Senate and during our recent appearance at the Senate hearing. Here is a recap of...
