Every child learns and grows in their own way. Some need extra support to develop, learn, and grow. Thriving Kids is for families and their children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and/or who are Autistic with low to moderate support needs. Some Thriving Kids supports are available now. More supports will become available over time.
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.
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has created a dedicated source of disability news, updates, and opportunities for people with disability, carers, and supporters.
The Australian Government is working on rules for NDIS new framework planning. This will set out the process for creating NDIS plans. They want to hear from NDIS participants and the disability community to help shape the rules. Consultation closes 11:59pm AEDT on 14 October 2026.
New NDIS laws are now in effect. On 27 August, some changes started. There are changes to who can ask for a plan reassessment, and what participants need to do when they ask the NDIA to reassess their plan. Only a participant, their nominee, or their child representative can request a plan reassessment.
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.
NEDA is funded by the Australian Government to run the Inclusive Arts Project. We are seeking to partner with community arts centres and collectives across Western Australia, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory to increase the inclusion, participation, and employment opportunities for People with Disability from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds in mainstream arts programs.
NEDA is looking for people to join our Living Experience Reference Group. The Group will share experiences, ideas, and feedback about issues that affect CALD people with disability. What members tell us will help inform NEDA’s advocacy, policy, and engagement work.
