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...
Selected category: Submissions
DANA’s Submission to the Senate for the NDIS Bill
MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024How has the NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024, so critically missed the mark? In our recent submission we have highlighted gaps of the legislation, including the lack of meaningful co-design with people with disability,...
NDIS participant experience in rural, regional and remote Australia
5 MARCH 2024DANA's recent submission to the NDIS participant experience inquiry focuses on the challenges faced by those in rural, regional, and remote areas. Our submission highlights the vital role of independent disability advocacy in addressing these...
The Administrative Review Tribunal Bill
JANUARY 2024Enhancing the ART Bill: Recommendations for a More Equitable TribunalThe Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is set to replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), offering an opportunity to improve administrative review processes. However, several...
The Australian Government response to the Disability Royal Commission
JANUARY 2024DANA has made a submission to The Australian Government's response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability There is no doubt that a mammoth and complex law and policy reform process lies ahead for...
Disability Royal Commission Response Consultation
JANUARY 2024Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) have raised key issues and concerns in a joint submission on Australian Government’s response to the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence Abuse Neglect and Exploitation of people with...