Media releases

July 1 marks one year since the Ageing and Disability Commission was established. The Commissioner would like to thank everyone who made the time to meet with him and his team, and who supported our [...]

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a United Nations designated day to collectively voice our opposition to the abuse of older people, which can commonly occur by their families, partners or someone [...]

Announcement of the new Ageing and Disability Advisory Board Members.|Announcement of the new Ageing and Disability Advisory Board Members.|Announcement of the new Ageing and Disability Advisory Board Members.

The Ageing and Disability Commission has completed a review into disability advocacy services, and funding arrangements, in NSW. A copy of this report is now available.|The Ageing and Disability Commission has completed a review into [...]

Tuesday 3rd December is International Day of People with Disability. It is a great opportunity to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability, and celebrate achievements here and around the world.|Tuesday 3rd December [...]

Call the National Counselling and Referral Service on 1800 421 468 or 02 6146 1468 to find support for your emotional wellbeing, support for making choices about telling your story and information on other practical [...]

Strengthening the Evidence Base: Research definition background paper|Strengthening the Evidence Base: Research definition background paper|Strengthening the Evidence Base: Research definition background paper

The Australian Civil Society CRPD Shadow Report Working Group (the Working Group) has prepared this Shadow Report to provide the views of people with disability to the CRPD Committee.|The Australian Civil Society CRPD Shadow Report [...]

The NSW Ageing and Disability Commission is conducting a review to better understand the purpose, functions and future needs of disability advocacy across the state.|The NSW Ageing and Disability Commission is conducting a review to [...]

WestWood Spice will assist the Commission in the Review of Disability Advocacy in NSW.|WestWood Spice will assist the Commission in the Review of Disability Advocacy in NSW.|Disability Advocacy Review Update