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ADACAS welcomes Australia’s first National Autism Strategy 

ADACAS celebrates the launch of Australia’s first National Autism Strategy, announced by the Federal Government. This initiative represents a notable step forward in supporting and empowering autistic Australians. ADACAS hopes...

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Aboriginal artwork captures the heart of ADACAS

ADACAS is proud to share Wings of Advocacy, a commissioned artwork by contemporary artist Sarah Richards, a Ngiyampaa woman born on Gadigal land, living and painting on Ngunnawal and Ngambri...

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Evaluation of the NACAP

The advocacy services we deliver to older persons are being evaluated by Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) on behalf of the Department of Health and Aged Care.  ADACAS delivers services to...

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Donate to ADACAS

ADACAS is pleased to announce we are one of the Canberra organisations that will benefit from this year's Canberra Day Appeal.   The demand for advocacy support has never been higher...

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International Day of People with Disability

International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations (UN) recognised day held on 3 December each year to celebrate the contributions and achievements of people with disability. The...

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ADACAS joins the NDIA Participant Engagement Panel

The NDIA has selected ADACAS to be one of 28 organisations who will assist the NDIA to hear the views of a diverse range of participants. These views will inform...

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Respite Effect and Recovery Grants

The ACT Government is again offering Respite and Recovery Grants (the Grants) to support the wellbeing, resilience, and recovery of people with disability across the ACT community. If you are...

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ADACAS Service during ACT Lockdown

ADACAS staff are working from home during the ACT Lockdown. This will not affect the quality of the service we provide, but it will have some impact on how you contact...

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Respite Effect and Recovery Grants Open

The Respite Effect and Recovery Grants (the Grants), funded under the COVID-19 Disability Strategy, provide financial support to relieve pressures experienced in the home environments of people with disability and...