A new national coalition of Disability Advocacy and Representative Organisations from across Australia have joined forces to hold governments accountable for implementing the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) following growing concerns promised reforms have been forgotten.
Job Opportunity Policy and Projects Officer Policy and Projects Officer National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) About this role A significant focus of the role is supporting NEDA’s policy advocacy and project delivery work. Working closely with our small but dedicated team, you will contribute to submissions, policy papers, consultation responses and advocacy initiatives on issues […]
The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) is pleased to welcome back Lara Kissin as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following her appointment by the NEDA Board. After a 10-month tenure in an acting capacity, Lara officially commenced as CEO on the 1st of September 2026, bringing lived experience as a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) person and a personal understanding of disability. Lara has more than 20 years’ senior leadership experience in the private and not-for-profit community sectors.
On 18 August, the Senate passed the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 with further safeguards in place following vigorous advocacy from people with disability, families, carers, and disability organisations. NEDA welcomes changes that strengthen protections for NDIS participants, including people requiring continuous 24-hour disability-related support, and their families and informal supports, as well as clearer plan review rights, debt recovery safeguards, and stronger action on fraud and provider misconduct.
Leadership Opportunity Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) Lead Australia’s national voice for CALD people with disability Shape federal policy and drive systemic change at the intersection of disability rights and cultural diversity Build solidarity across Disabled People’s Organisations and multicultural communities that have too often gone unheard Permanent Full-Time […]
Australia’s Disability Representative Organisations acknowledge the need to tackle NDIS fraud and ensure long-term scheme sustainability, and we are ready to work constructively with the Government on these reforms.
Australia’s Disability Representative Organisations acknowledge the need to tackle NDIS fraud and ensure long-term scheme sustainability, and we are ready to work constructively with the Government on these reforms.
The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) welcomes the recent development regarding the sustainability of the NDIS as outlined today by Minister Bill Shorten.
The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) is proud to commemorate the International Day of Persons with a Disability. This annual observance provides and opportunity to promote awareness, understanding, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities around the world. In conjunction with this day, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ms Rosemary Kayess as the new Disability Human Rights Commissioner.
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