Jessica Schulz
New NCDA E-learning Module on Mental Health and Wellbeing
This month, we’re taking a moment to be slightly biased and share one of our NCDA resources. Our new Learning Management System (LMS) is now live. Built specifically for the disability advocacy sector, it’s been developed by the NCDA team…
Update from the NCDA, May 2025
Welcome to May. What’s new this month? All 59 NDAP organisations now have access to the advocacy sector portal. This marks a significant milestone in connecting the sector and supporting the important work of advocates across the country. All disability…
New reports on systemic advocacy insights and advocacy survey
The National Centre for Disability Advocacy (NCDA) has now published two significant reports that offer an overview of the state of disability advocacy around the country. The Advocacy Workforce Survey Report provides valuable insights into the demographics and challenges faced…
March Update
What a start to 2024! We kicked February off with an Advocate Peer Network, a webinar, and an EO/Manager’s Peer Network. It was so great to be able to connect with everyone after a holiday break and hear about how…
Call for Peer Experts
The NCDA is shaking up how our Peer Networks run! Each month, we will have a knowledgeable person sharing on an advocacy specific topic and creating thought-provoking discussions, so advocates can really learn from the best. If you identify as…
Update: Census Week surveys
During early November 2023, we opened two sector-wide surveys – one for individuals working in the disability advocacy sector and one for organisations delivering disability advocacy services. The analysis of the individual survey has been completed and the report is…
NCDA is hiring!
Are you excited about contributing to capacity building in the disability advocacy sector? The NCDA is hiring in an interesting and varied learning and development role. E-Learning Officer – NCDA About the role Integral to the NCDA’s capacity building…
Our pick: Free online training courses
It’s the beginning of the new year and maybe It’s time to do some online training! Here are some free online training that may be beneficial to you. Australian Human Rights Commission The Australian Human Rights Commission has designed eLearning…
Monthly Update, December 2023
It is coming to the end of the first year at the NCDA. We have appreciated how the advocacy sector is willing to come to engage with the team and participate in activities organised by the NCDA. Many of the…
Disability Support Pension Workshop: Sector Event
The team at Welfare Rights Centre are developing a new face-to-face workshop to delve into the medical evidence requirements for Disability Support Pension (DSP). This workshop will be held in Sydney city, on Tuesday 21 November. You must register your…
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