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DANA eNews – Mid September

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This edition of DANA’s eNews is out and full of the latest news about advocacy, the NDIS, the Disability Royal Commission, and COVID-19 information.

There's also an update about the recent Jobs and Skills Summit, current opportunities, new resources, jobs in the advocacy sector and more...

People With Disability Need a COVID Recovery Plan

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Organisations representing hundreds of thousands of people with disability across Australia are calling on political parties to commit to establishing a COVID Recovery Plan for people with disability. The groups want the incoming Australian Government to urgently implement a plan to address the fact that people with disability are being left in lockdown – while the COVID-19 virus is left to surge in the community.

People with disability need significant support to stay safe with so much COVID-19 in the community, so a comprehensive Recovery Plan must be developed with people with disability, their advocates, supporters and representative organisations. 

DANA eNews – November 2021

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This edition of DANA’s monthly eNews is packed full of the latest news about advocacy, the NDIS, the Disability Royal Commission, & COVID-19 information, plus current inquiries, consultations, jobs, resources and updates.

PWD Australia campaign: #SpeedUpVaxForPWD

Many people with disability are extremely concerned about the risks to their health and the health of their loved ones as Australia starts to reopen from COVID lockdowns. That’s because many people with disability are at greater risk of sickness and death if they get infected with COVID, which is why people with disability were supposed to be prioritised for vaccinations and be double-dosed back in April...

DANA eNews – August 2021

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Check your inbox for the latest DANA eNews – August 2021 Edition. 

It includes the latest news about advocacy, the NDIS, the Disability Royal Commission, and COVID-19 information, plus current inquiries, consultations, jobs, resources and updates.

COVID-19 – New Disability Information Helpline

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A new service called the Disability Gateway is available for people with disability who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It can help families, carers, support workers and services, too.

You can contact the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787 to talk about your concerns in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19).