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Australia’s Disability Strategy gets an update
Australia’s Disability Strategy gets an update Australia’s Disability Strategy is the nation’s disability policy framework. It calls on all Australians to ensure people with disability can participate as equal members of society. The strategy was reviewed over the past year. The review was based on feedback from …
Release of the National Autism Strategy 2025-31
Release of the National Autism Strategy 2025-31 On 14 January 2025, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, released the National Autism Strategy. The Strategy aims to improve inclusion, support and life outcomes for the almost 300,000 Autistic people living in Australia. The Strategy outlines …
Have your say on International Day of People with Disability
Have your say on International Day of People with Disability International Day of People with Disability (Opens external website) (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day recognised each year on 3 December. The aim of IDPwD is to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. We …
National Disability Data Asset has Launched
National Disability Data Asset has Launched Researchers can now apply to access the National Disability Data Asset. The National Disability Data Asset brings together de-identified data from across Australia. It helps us to better understand and meet the needs of people with disability. This project is a key …
Have your say about a First Nations Disability Forum
Have your say about a First Nations Disability Forum Consultation on a First Nations Disability Forum is now open. The Australian Government is seeking input on how a First Nations Disability Forum could be designed. This is a commitment made in response (Opens external website) to the Disability Royal Commission …
Release of the National Carer Strategy
Release of the National Carer Strategy On 10 December 2024, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, released the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034. The Strategy delivers a national agenda to support Australia’s unpaid carers. Carers are an essential and important part of the Australian community …
Updated Activities Addendum for ending gender-based violence
Updated Activities Addendum for ending gender-based violence The First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 is now updated and available to view. The Australian, state and territory governments have committed to ending violence …
Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique On Wednesday 4 December 2024 the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, chaired a meeting of the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (the Board) via video conference, attended by Ministers responsible for the National Redress Scheme for …
Have your say on the registration of self-directed NDIS participants
Have your say on the registration of self-directed NDIS participants The Australian Government is improving the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS Review recommended changes to provider registration. The NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce advised on the design and implementation of a …
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee: Applications open
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee: Applications open Applications are now open to be part of the new NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC was a recommendation of the Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS Review). The EAC will give independent expert advice to the Australian …