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Mental health support Work and study support    The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program and the Digital Work and Study Service (DWSS) help people with mental ill health achieve their work or study goals. One-on-one support is provided through:   headspace centre work and study for young people headspace …

… Rules are made. These will be developed in consultation with people with disability, their families, carers, and the disability sector. More information For more information about changes to the … after the passing of the ‘Getting the NDIS Back on Track’ Bill, will help reform the NDIS. … Changes to the NDIS Act, after the passing of the ‘Getting …

… Disability Royal Commission Taskforce The final report of the Royal … Commission into Violence Abuse Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Opens external website) was released on 29 September 2023. When … external website) , Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services Minister Bill Shorten …

… will inform future potential funding arrangements and community sector reform.   The 3 PBO Trials were co-developed and are being implemented and … wrap-around support services to help job seekers, mainly those with a disability, overcome barriers to employment. The program will help … up to 170 people with significant barriers to employment, including disability, currently receiving income support and experiencing unemployment …

Social impact investing How it works   Social impact investing (SII) brings governments, service providers, investors, and communities together to address social policy issues.    Since 2017-18, $52.7 million has been committed to grow the SII market in Australia.   SII initiatives   The following trials inform the …

… Information and resources for service users About the changes   This Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 (Opens external website) (DSI Act) will not change or affect the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or Disability Support Pension paid under the  Social Security Act 1991 . The DSI …

Protecting First Nations children If you or someone else is in immediate danger call Triple Zero (000) If you have concerns about the safety of a child, you can report it to the relevant child protection agency.   Design of the Improving Multidisciplinary Response Program  The Improving Multidisciplinary Responses …

… not only for locally led social change, but also for government-led policy reform. The extension of SPSP for a further 5-year phase includes a greater … not only for locally led social change, but also for government-led policy reform. The extension of SPSP for a further 5-year phase includes a greater …

… Complaints service available to people with disability If you have a problem with your Disability Employment Services provider, Australian Disability Enterprise or Advocacy Service, you can contact the Complaints …

… Action Plan   There are 5 Targeted Action Plans (TAPs) under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031. They commit governments to specific actions to improve outcomes for people with disability.   We oversee the Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan (Opens … website) . This TAP focuses on infants to school age children who have disability, developmental delays or concerns, as well as their families and …