Now is the time to reinforce and build on solid foundations
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 made a submission highlighting the urgent need for the Federal Government to invest...
Advocacy efforts lead to changes in NDIS Eligibility Assessments
Following strong advocacy from disability organisations, including DANA, the NDIA has announced key improvements on their recent changes to NDIS eligibility reassessments. From about September last year, the NDIA started to roll out significant changes to the way it...
Update from the CEO: Federal disability advocacy funding
15 January 2025 Dear Members, I have some important news about federal disability advocacy funding – finally! This week, I received a letter from Minister Rishworth providing an update on the proposed approach and arrangements for federally-funded individual...
DANA endorses joint Foundational Supports submission with DROs
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 critical imrpovements to foundational supports for people with disability.At the heart of...
DANA’s Contribution to the National Carer Strategy
Earlier this year, DANA was commissioned by the Department of Social Services (DSS) to conduct specialist consultations for the National Carer Strategy. Working alongside Disability Representative Organisations, we engaged with First Nations carers with disability,...
New Submission: Consultation on Foundational Supports
DANA recently made a submission to the consultation on Foundational Supports. The introduction of Foundational Supports, as recommended in the 2023 NDIS Review, aims to create a stronger, more cohesive system of support for people with disability. These supports are...