The National Centre for Disability Advocacy are moving closer to the launch of the Disability Advocacy Sector Portal (the Portal). The team are currently in the testing phase. Stay tuned for more updates and find out more on the NCDA website: ncda.org.au/ncda-portal/

Join El Gibbs El Gibbs with disability law expert Mitchell Skipsey on @DrGeorgethecrip 's latest podcast episode to discuss the #NDISBill, recent amendments, and what's needed to ensure the Bill meets the needs of #NDIS participants. tinyurl.com/5n75tfbm

We stand with disability organisations in expressing our disappointment with the Senate Committee's report on the NDIS Amendment Bill 2024. Read the full Joint Statement on our website: tinyurl.com/vzsm6x5t #NDIS #DisabilityRights #Advocacy

#PrioritiesProject Earlier this month we hosted an online briefing to discuss how we developed the recommended actions of our Priorities Project. Watch it here on Vimeo: tinyurl.com/37z2ebwm Read our full report here: tinyurl.com/yr8rw823

📢 DANA is urging the federal government to listen to our concerns around the proposed changes to the NDIS Amendment Bill. ABC News: tinyurl.com/4zcwrmaf Joint Statement from disability organisations: tinyurl.com/vzsm6x5t #NDIS #DisabilityAdvocacy

Transport for NSW want to hear from people with disability and carers of people with disability about the accessibility upgrades at train stations. Please share with your NSW networks, so they can have their say on the designs: tinyurl.com/29ddw7nf

📢 Disability organisations are calling for an urgent funding lifeline to address rising demand for advocacy! Read the Joint Statement on our website: ow.ly/bf0i50Sv5oe #DisabilityAdvocacy #FundingCrisis #SupportNeeded #DANA #AdvocacyMatters

Over a dozen frontline advocacy organisations are urging for emergency funding to aid in the expected increase in demand of their support services. ABC listen: tinyurl.com/489rbj9x Joint statement: tinyurl.com/34cd5apk #NDIS #DisabilityAdvocacy

In our latest blog post, we go over some of the main amendments of the NDIS bill that have been made so far, and what we can expect in the next 6 weeks. Read the full post here: dana.org.au/state-of-the-n… #NDIS

Join our online focus groups to share your insights and help shape the National Carers Strategy. Register here or for more information contact: [email protected]

💡REMINDER: It's the final week to take part in the Disability Discovery Project!💡 Do you want to have a say in the way foundational supports are designed? How the money gets spent? How foundational supports are delivered? To learn more, visit: tinyurl.com/nc8su7z2

Dr Sandy Ross, CEO of RIAC, was on ABC Radio Central Victoria this morning and spoke about why urgent funding is needed right now to help sustain disability advocacy organisations. Interview starts at 35:24: tinyurl.com/bdhaurd9

Register to attend the next Open Dialogue as we discuss how the disability sector – and every sector – can be a more inclusive and accessible employer. July 30th. 7-8:30 PM (AEST) Free & Online. Live captioning and Auslan will be available. Register here: tinyurl.com/56z85pfu

We are looking for experienced and passionate individuals who want to make a positive impact on the disability advocacy sector. Apply on Ethical Jobs: tinyurl.com/mpa4ru44. All enquiries can be made to Carol Lewis via email at [email protected].

Blue Knot Foundation has endorsed their support for increased funding for advocates for people living with disability. We need immediate government action for a fully funded advocacy sector. #SpeakUp4Advocacy Jim Chalmers MP Amanda Rishworth MP Bill Shorten

Have your say for the National Carer Strategy! Your feedback will inform the review of the National Carer Strategy, which will be finalised and released in late 2024.The survey closes Sunday August 4. For more info and the surveys click here: linktr.ee/danacomms

#AllyWeek #SpeakUp4Advocacy "Complex systems like NDIS, Education & Centrelink mean those with more resources get better outcomes. Disability advocacy is the great equalizer, ensuring everyone gets the outcomes they deserve." - Sara Gingold, Team DSC. ow.ly/3Y4C50SMUfi

DANA teamed up with other DROs while we were at Parliament House this week. Stronger together, we addressed critical issues surrounding the NDIS Bill, the NDIS Supports List, and the need for increased advocacy funding. #DisabilityAdvocacy #NDISBill

Our submission on the Draft NDIS Supports List (Section 10) is now on our website. Read the full submission here: dana.org.au/danas-submissi… #DisabilityAdvocacy NDIS

Debra Simons with her guide dog, Royce. Simons says she is rejected by taxis so often that she needs to add a buffer of at least half an hour on to every trip. Photograph: Ellen Smith/The Guardian