Strengthening the advocacy sector

Building, engaging and championing the work of disability advocacy in Australia​​

National Centre for Disability Advocacy​

Established in 2022, the National Centre for Disability Advocacy (NCDA) has been funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS).

The aim of the NCDA is to improve access to, and the quality of, disability advocacy services,  for independent disability advocacy organisations who are funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) ‘National Disability Advocacy Program’ (NDAP). There are currently 60 NDAP funded providers who are located all over Australia in every state and territory.This function forms part of the Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031, by introducing good practice service delivery models.

Designed in collaboration with the
disability advocacy sector

Advocates

As the Centre’s commitment to collaborating with the advocacy sector, 14 consultation sessions were held around Australia and online between October 2022 and February 2023. The NCDA continues to work alongside advocates.

Disability Advocacy Network

The NCDA is delivered by Disability Advocacy Network Australia Ltd – the national representative body for a network of independent disability advocacy organisations throughout Australia.

Department of Social Services

140 advocates from across the disability advocacy sector attended consultations to help design the Centre. Advocates have contributed many practical ideas around the Centre’s main functions.

Latest News

The National Centre for Disability Advocacy (NCDA) has now published two significant reports that offer an overview of the state...

What a start to 2024! We kicked February off with an Advocate Peer Network, a webinar, and an EO/Manager’s Peer...

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During early November 2023, we opened two sector-wide surveys – one for individuals working in the disability advocacy sector and...

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