National Ethnic Disability Alliance

Media Release: Governments fail Disability Royal Commission accountability test as disability coalition releases independent report card

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)…

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Job Opportunity: Policy and Projects Officer

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…

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NEDA welcomes CEO Lara Kissin!

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…

Media Statement: NEDA responds to the Senate passing the NDIS Reform Bill

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…

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Leadership Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer

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…

Media Statement from Australia’s Disability Representative Organisations: Disability Representative Organisations Call for Genuine Senate Scrutiny as Concerns Grow Over Rushed NDIS 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.

Media Statement from Australia’s Disability Representative Organisations: Disability advocates call on Government to ensure critical supports remain while NDIS changes are made

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.

NEDA’s response to the public release of the NDIS Review Final Report

The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) welcomes the recent development regarding the sustainability of the NDIS as outlined today by Minister Bill Shorten.

NEDA Welcomes Appointment of Disability Human Rights Commissioner Rosemary Kayess

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…

Budget Response 2023

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National Ethnic Disability Alliance welcomes the Australian Budget outcomes for the disability community

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Royal Commission Terms of Reference are a step towards justice for people with disability

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NEDA voices support for Labor’s NDIS plan

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NEDA voices support for Inclusion Aus ADE comments

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NEDA RESPONSE TO FEDERAL BUDGET 2022

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NEDA response to Federal Budget 2022

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NEDA RESPONDS TO NDIS INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT CUTS FOR KIDS UNDER NINE

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NEDA STATEMENT ON ALLEGED NDIS FUNDING CUTS

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NEDA Statement on Religious Discrimination Bill 2021

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NEDA congratulates Dylan Alcott on Australia Day Honours

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New Australian Disability Strategy Welcomed By Leading Disability Representative Organisations

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UN CRPD finds Australia in breach of human rights of woman with disability: NEDA shares recommendations on how to make our migration system fairer

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Virgin Australia CEO’s offensive comments shed light on urgent issue faced by multicultural Australians with a disability

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2021-2022 federal budget delivers on mental health but comes as a big blow to migrants

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Terms of engagement for NDIS Minister Reynolds from the disability community

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Disability sector statement on the Australian Government’s planned reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

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DPO Australia and Disability Voices Tasmania have made a submission to the Second Review of Australia’s Premises Standards

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NEDA releases factsheets on migration and disability to help migrants navigate Australia’s complex migration system.

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Joint media statement from disability advocacy organisations on NDIS assessments

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42 disability rights and advocacy organisations call for an end to the segregation of disabled people in Australia

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NEDA believes Minister Robert’s plan to deny people with disability access to sex related supports is offensive and unnecessary

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2020 Federal Budget: a mixed bag for people with disabilities from multicultural backgrounds

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Introduction Of NDIS Independent Assessments – NEDA Urges The Government To Engage With The Disability Community

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The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) asks for clarity on recent reforms announced by Minister Robert

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Media Statement: The NDIA and Victorian Government must prioritise people with disability so they do not suffer in Stage 4 lockdowns

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NEDA and FECCA to deliver NDIS Community Connectors Program to CALD Communities

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NEDA and FECCA to deliver NDIS Community Connectors Program to CALD Communities

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NEDA welcomes the Morrison Government’s commitment to work with people with disability during the COVID-19 global pandemic

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NEDA kicks off Community Radio Engagement Project

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Statement of Concern – COVID-19: Human rights, disability and ethical decision-making

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Now is the time to act on pandemic measures for people with disability

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Media Release: Urgent Measures Needed To Support People With Disability During COVID-19 Crisis

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Australia must stop discriminating against refugees with disabilities

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NEDA welcomes recent changes to visa policies impacting people with disability

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Refugees with disabilities face serious barriers to resettlement, new report finds

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Royal Commission vote welcome – now time to make it happen

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Media Release: Outstanding Disability Leaders Recognised in National Awards

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Joint Statement on Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse and Neglect of People with Disability

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MEDIA RELEASE 25 JAN 2017

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MEDIA RELEASE 8 DEC 2016

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MEDIA RELEASE 2 DEC 2016

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MEDIA RELEASE 31 NOV 2016 A

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Media Release 31 Nov 2016

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