Foundational supports are intended to fill the gap between NDIS-funded individual supports and mainstream services to help people with disability. Whether disability advocacy will become a foundational support is still being considered. This paper outlines some of the current issues, challenges and unresolved questions.

Together with people with disability, independent disability advocates, experts and other supporters, DANA has identified key priorities and actions for change in the next 1-2 years.

This guide introduces values‑based messaging for disability conversations, drawing on research‑informed approaches proven to build public support and strengthen recognition of disability rights. Developed with people with disability and advocates across Australia, it reflects lived experience and diverse perspectives. It offers practical messaging tips, preferred language guidance, and explores self‑determination and diversity in disability advocacy.

This article analyses the Disability Royal Commission's final report with a focus on the recommendations relating to restrictive practices.

This report provides insight from the sector around the Centre’s national purpose to improve access to and quality of individual advocacy services by executing three main functions: capacity building, identifying and addressing unmet demand and need; and identifying and elevating systemic advocacy issues.