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DANA’s Priorities Project

DANA’s Priorities Project

DANA warmly invites you to the launch of our Priorities Project report and findings. Join the DANA team and The Hon Bill Shorten MP to hear about the work of the Priorities Project and our recommendations for disability reform. In 2023, the Disability Royal Commission...

Strengthening independent disability advocacy

Strengthening independent disability advocacy

Late last year, DANA lodged a submission on developing a Not-for-Profit Sector Development Blueprint to the Community Services Advisory Group and Blueprint Expert Reference Group, of which our very own CEO Jeff Smith is a member. The Federal Government has asked the...

People with disability are missing out on homes

People with disability are missing out on homes

14 DECEMBER 2023 A new analysis shows only six per cent of people with disability who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness are getting the long-term housing they need. Everybody’s Home’s analysis of AIHW data shows: 3,652 people with disability sought help from...

Our submission to the COVID-19 Response Inquiry

Our submission to the COVID-19 Response Inquiry

DANA recently wrote a brief submission to the Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry, attaching and linking to previous relevant work. This inquiry is being conducted by an independent panel with extensive experience across public health, health, social...