Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) to resume publishing decisions
March 18, 2025
DANA, alongside the Justice and Equity Centre, recently met with the President and Deputy President of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) to discuss the publication
Disability Discrimination Act Review – Consultation Opening Soon
March 18, 2025
The Attorney-General’s Department is set to open consultation this month on a review of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). This is an important opportunity to
Advocacy organisations invited to apply for supported employment advocacy project funding
March 14, 2025
Applications are now open for independent advocacy organisations to submit expressions of interest for the Supported Employment Advocacy Project. The deadline for applications is 7
Pre-budget Submission: Now is the time to reinforce and build on solid foundations
February 20, 2025
Each year, the Australian Government Treasury invites pre-budget submissions, providing an opportunity for the community to share priorities for the upcoming Federal Budget. DANA has
Advocacy efforts lead to changes in NDIS Eligibility Assessments
February 4, 2025
Following strong advocacy from disability organisations, including DANA, the NDIA has announced key improvements on their recent changes to NDIS eligibility reassessments. Since September last
DANA endorses joint Foundational Supports submission with DROs
December 20, 2024
In a joint submission coordinated by DANA in its role as the National Coordination Function, Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) have come together to advocate for
DANA’s Contribution to the National Carer Strategy
December 19, 2024
In early 2024, the Department of Social Services (DSS) commissioned DANA to conduct specialist consultations on the National Carer Strategy. Working alongside Disability Representative Organisations,
A message from our CEO, Jeff Smith, announcing new funding
December 12, 2024
Thursday 12 December, 2024 I am very pleased to share with you that today, the Federal Government made a series of funding announcements for a
A ten-year roadmap: The Not-for-Profit Sector Development Blueprint
December 11, 2024
DANA welcomes the delivery of the Not-for-Profit (NFP) Sector Development Blueprint, a 10-year roadmap for strengthening Australia’s NFP sector. DANA looks forward to working collaboratively
2024 International Day of People with Disability
November 5, 2024
DANA is spotlighting leaders in disability advocacy and inviting advocates and organisations to nominate individuals who have made a powerful impact through their
Update on the Future of Advocacy project from Alison Plant and Marg Scott (consultants)
October 4, 2024
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the “Future of Advocacy” workshops so far. We’ve had two meetings. 30 people participated in our Melbourne
Event Recap: Future of Advocacy Forum in Melbourne
August 28, 2024
Earlier this week, DANA hosted the first in-person forum for our Future of Advocacy Project. The event, held in Melbourne, brought together over 30 representatives
Future of Advocacy Project: Latest Update
August 8, 2024
Through this ‘Future of Advocacy’ project, DANA intends to draw on our members’ expertise and views about what the sector’s future should look like and
Government Response to Disability Royal Commission Recommendations
August 7, 2024
Last week, following years of advocacy by people with disability, their representative organisations, families, and advocates, the government finally responded to the 222 recommendations by
Government Releases Concerning Draft NDIS Support Lists for Consultation
August 7, 2024
7 AUGUST 2024 The Department of Social Services (DSS) and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have released their draft lists outlining the supports that
Media Statement from Australia’s Disability Representative Organisations regarding Government Response to Disability Royal Commission
July 31, 2024
Government response to violence against people with disability deeply disappointing Download this Media Statement Today’s Federal, State and Territory government response to our four-and-a-half-year Disability
Have Your Say for the National Carer Strategy
July 30, 2024
DANA, in partnership with First Peoples Disability Network, National Ethnic Disability Alliance, and Inclusion Australia, is consulting with carers for the National Carer Strategy. This
State of the NDIS Bill
July 4, 2024
THURSDAY, 4 JULY 2024 | Liam Thatcher, DANA Policy Officer Last week was a busy one in the NDIS space. The NDIS Bill that has
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