Notice from the Chair I have two very exciting announcements, both for DANA and the wider disability advocacy sector. Our CEO, Jeff Smith, has been appointed as the new NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner and will move into this role in late April 2025. Jeff will...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
