Policy and advocacy are at the heart of what we do. We work to influence laws, policies and systems so they reflect the rights, needs and voices of people with disability. Our advocacy is systemic, disability-led and grounded in lived experience. All our work is characterised by co-design and co-production and driven by a rights-based commitment to inclusion. We challenge barriers, hold decision-makers to account and push for lasting, structural change. Through collaboration, research and strong community connections, we help shape a more inclusive and just society.

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Shaping inclusive policy and practice

Systemic advocacy that reflects the rights and voices of people with disability

We influence policy and practice at a systemic level to advance inclusion on issues that matter to the disability community.

Our work focuses on ensuring:

  • Government decisions reflect the views and priorities of people with disability.

  • Policies and practices support inclusion and move away from segregation.

  • The NDIS is well-designed, effective, and easier for everyone to navigate.

  • Community attitudes shift toward better understanding of disability and inclusion.

 

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The Model of Citizenhood Support

A framework for building good lives through inclusion, capacity and connection

Our policy and advocacy work is shaped by the Model of Citizenhood Support, which was developed by JFA Purple Orange CEO Robbi Williams.

The Model offers a framework for supporting people — especially those living with greater vulnerability — to live good, valued lives as active citizens.

The model is grounded in the belief that everyone wants a good life. It describes how this can be achieved and sustained through four areas of growth, called the Four Capitals:

  • Personal Capital – self-worth, identity, and personal vision.

  • Knowledge Capital – learning, skills, and information.

  • Material Capital – housing, income, and access to resources.

  • Social Capital – relationships, community connections, and belonging.

At the heart of the Model is the concept of Citizenhood — the idea that all people, regardless of their circumstances, have the right to full participation in community life. This includes:

  • People with disability

  • Older people

  • People living with mental health conditions

  • People experiencing homelessness

  • Anyone at risk of being excluded from everyday life

Read the Model of Citizenhood Support

Projects

Projects

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Access & Inclusion
Leadership & Self-Advocacy
Policy & Advocacy
Regional Communities

Our Voice SA

Our Voice SA (OVSA) is a group of people living with intellectual or learning disability who come together to learn about self-advocacy and decision making skills. We are planning to...

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Stories

Stories

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Policy & Advocacy

Moment of Me: Daniel

I’m a 48-year-old artist and carer with disability, living in Mount Gambier. I have a diverse background in art and technology, but at the heart of everything I do is...

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News

News

Education & Employment
Human Rights & Justice
Policy & Advocacy

Community Attitudes Survey

We are running online focus groups with the Australian National University. We want to hear from people who live with intellectual disability about how the attitudes of others impact them....

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Media releases

Media releases

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Policy & Advocacy
Violence, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

JFA Purple Orange welcomes Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Final Report

“The starting point, not the finish line”: JFA Purple Orange welcomes Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Final Report JFA Purple Orange has welcomed the final report from...

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Access & Inclusion
Housing & Transport
Policy & Advocacy

Housing construction peaks must step up and show leadership on NCC 2022 to help end the housing crisis for all South Australians

With four months remaining until the implementation of the National Construction Code 2022 (NCC 2022) in South Australia, the disability, housing, and ageing communities are calling on the housing construction...

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Access & Inclusion
Human Rights & Justice
Policy & Advocacy
Violence, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

Governments’ DRC responses don’t carry the decisiveness and urgency the disability community deserves

Disability advocacy agency JFA Purple Orange has today heard the disappointment of many people in the disability community after the Federal and State governments published their responses to the recommendations...

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Access & Inclusion
Education & Employment
Housing & Transport
Policy & Advocacy
Violence, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

Commissioners Galbally, McEwin, and Bennett are right to recommend end to disability segregation and discrimination

JFA Purple Orange has today endorsed the recommendations of three commissioners of the Disability Royal Commission to phase out and end the segregation of people living with disability in Australia....

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Policy & Advocacy

State Budget is crunch time for disability advocacy funding in SA

As Treasurer Stephen Mullighan prepares his second State Budget, the South Australian disability community is awaiting news on the future of funding for independent disability advocacy services. As Robbi Williams...

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Education & Employment
Human Rights & Justice
Policy & Advocacy

Are workers living with disability part of Australia’s employment success story?

On Thursday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will release the latest national Labour Force statistics. It is expected that the April unemployment rate will continue the recent downward trend,...

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Policy & Advocacy
Violence, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

Targeted action plan needed to address violence against women living with disability

JFA Purple Orange is calling on the next Federal Government to prioritise a targeted action plan to address violence against women and girls living with disability. Women and girls living...

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Education & Employment
Health
Housing & Transport
Human Rights & Justice
Policy & Advocacy

Parties respond to key election issues impacting South Australians living with disability

JFA Purple Orange has today launched a webpage to inform voters in the South Australian election about some of the key issues that are important to the disability community in...

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Human Rights & Justice
Policy & Advocacy

Urgent need to invest in disability advocacy services across South Australia

In the lead up to the state election, JFA Purple Orange is calling on the next South Australian government to urgently invest in vital independent advocacy services to protect the...

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Meet the team

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Tracey Wallace

Interim CEO
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Belle Owen

Strategy Leader, Purple Orange
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Danelle Maher-Norris

Manager, Policy and Projects
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Selena Maddeford

Manager, Policy and Projects
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Rebecca Dowd

Policy Specialist & Business Development Lead
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Amy White

Policy and Research Leader
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Dr Ellen Fraser-Barbour

Policy and Research Leader
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James Murphy

Policy and Research Leader

Library

Library

  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.16 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.14 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.13 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.12 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.11 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.10 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.9 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.8 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.7 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.6 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.5 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.4 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.3  Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.2 Learn more
  • NDIS Review Conversation Series: Paper No.1 Learn more
  • Pre-Budget Submission: Ten priorities for the 2024-25 South Australian Budget Learn more
  • Policy Submission: Department of Human Services – Draft State Disability Inclusion Plan 2025-29 Learn more
  • Policy Submission: Draft lists of NDIS supports Learn more
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