19 March 2021
As at 30 June 2019, there were over 7.5 million migrants living in Australia: migrants, refugees and people born oversees account for 29.7% of the population. [1]
Australia is hence, a rich, diverse country and migrants and refugees contribute positively to Australia’s economic, social and cultural settings.
People with disability and our rights and advocacy organisations are fighting to end the segregation of people with disability in Australian education, housing and workplaces.
We urge the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) to recognise that segregation of people with disabilities is discrimination and a breach of our human rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (which Australia has signed).
04 February 2021
In 2020, a landmark federal court ruling found that it was possible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to “use NDIS funds to access specialised sex worker services if it was deemed reasonable and necessary.”
08 October 2020
On Tuesday 06 October 2020, the Federal Government delivered what was described as “the most important Federal Budget since World War II.”
For the community NEDA represents, people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, the 2020 budget was a mixed bag.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
01 September 2020
On Friday, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert announced reforms to the NDIS Scheme in a media release. The reforms have been termed as being “the most substantial since the implementation of the NDIS.”
17 September 2020
The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) wishes to express serious concerns regarding the recently announced changes the Government is making to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), particularly in relation to the introduction of an “Independent Assessment” process for NDIS participants, beginning January 2021.
Joint Media Statement
The NDIA and Victorian Government must prioritise people with disability so they do not suffer in Stage 4 lockdowns
As the Victorian COVID-19 situation worsens and ‘a state of disaster’ is declared, children and adults with disability need to be a primary focus of government. We have already seen infections in group homes for people with disability, and significant impacts on their access to services and children’s right to education.
2 July 2020
The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) and the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) are pleased to be working with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to implement a component of the National Community Connector Program (NCCP).
FECCA and NEDA are among the organisations selected to roll out the new outreach program, focusing on connecting people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
2 July 2020
The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) and the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) are pleased to be working with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to implement a component of the National Community Connector Program (NCCP).
FECCA and NEDA are among the organisations selected to roll out the new outreach program, focusing on connecting people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
23 April 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold globally and here in Australia, we are facing tough and uncertain times.
For people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, the pandemic has been an incredibly difficult time as they are facing unique challenges.
The National Ethnic Disability Alliance would like to thank the government for their commitment to ensure the wellbeing of people with disability as the COVID 19 pandemic evolves.
