Sector Report: Advocacy and Progress Update
In this latest sector report, we bring you up to speed on significant developments and initiatives within the disability advocacy landscape: 1. End the Violence Campaign Launched: Last week, Disability Rights Organisations (DROs) launched the "End the Violence...
Media Release: Call to work with disability groups to design the solutions from the Disability Royal Commission
The Disability Royal Commission will soon hand down its final report and recommendations to the Australian Government. People with disability, and their representative organisations, fought hard for a Royal Commission and the chance to be heard and to achieve...
Statement of Support for the Voice
Disability Advocacy Network Australia affirms its support for the proposed First Peoples of Australia Voice as part of the 2023 referendum on proposed changes to Australia’s Constitution. Establishing a Voice through an amendment to the Constitution is consistent with...
Consumer policy responds to NDIS Review “What we have heard” report
Gerard Brody, Chair of the Consumer Federation of Australia, has examined the consumer issues about the NDIS, in collaboration with DANA and a range of other disability representative organisations, for a submission to the NDIS Review. In his submission to the NDIS...
Disability Sector National Day of Solidarity for the Voice
Be informed to vote – 14 October 2023. Around the nation, people with disability, their families and organisations that support them will be undertaking activities to highlight the importance of voting ‘Yes’ at the upcoming referendum. Many of us in the disability...
Disability rights organisations launch End the Violence campaign
Together, disability rights organisations from across Australia are united to end the violence so people with disability can feel safe when we use services, supports and do everyday activities in communities across the country. You can take action and send a message to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth that you want action to end the violence now. Send your message now!