Disability advocates warn 1 in 2 turned away

By Flint Duxfield
Nov 30, 2023

Disability advocates are warning there's a massive shortfall in funding required to ensure people with a disability are able to access the support they need. 

Disability advocates are warning there's a massive shortfall in funding required to ensure people with a disability are able to access the support they need. 

The National Disability Advocacy Network says the sector is now at breaking point.

They say an additional 91 million dollars in funding is needed to ensure people with a disability can access vital services. 

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Cathy Milne, Senior Advocate, Side by Side Advocacy
El Gibbs, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Disability Advocacy Network Australia
Margaret Smith, Chairperson, NPY Women's Council 
Rajni Chandran, Carer