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… New Disability Employment Services Performance Framework The Disability Employment Services (DES) Performance Framework is now in place. … the Performance Framework in consultation with: DES providers peak bodies Disability Representative Organisations. The Government will continue to …

… .  Read the  December 2014 final report . Evaluation of Cape York Welfare Reform The reform aims to help people take better care of their families and community. … in school.  The Family Responsibilities Commission (FRC) is part of the reform and can sometimes decide to have part of a person’s income support …

… Australians with disability at the United Nations We funded 11 Australians with disability to take part in the United Nations (UN) 18th Session of the … Parties (COSP18). It is one of the most important meetings of people with disability in the world.   COSP18 was held on 10 to 12 June 2025 at the UN …

… 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 …

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 …

… Have your say on the Disability Employment Centre of Excellence We want to hear from people with disability and the disability community about what a new Disability Employment Centre of …

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 …

… Disability Employment Roundtable focuses on employment opportunities The Minister for Social Services hosted a Disability Employment Roundtable today at the Enid Lyons Building in … stakeholders to discuss overcoming barriers to employment for people with disability. The event brought together: disability employment specialists …

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 …

… keep paid employment.    If an individual is eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), supports for employment could be funded … employment services (including those traditionally known as Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs).   Finding a supported employment service   You … search listed organisations by name, location, or business type. National Disability Services manages this site.   The National Disability Insurance …