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… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… response Help and support The impact of the issues explored by the Disability Royal Commission may continue to be felt. If you or someone you … support, there are services available. Learn more at help and support for disability . About the joint government response On behalf of the Australian Government and all state and territory governments, disability ministers are pleased to present the Joint Australian, State and …

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 …

… Paper This paper provides information on changes to improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This paper provides information on changes to improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  This follows up on recommendations of … and inquiries, particularly the 2019 Independent Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013. The changes seek to improve the NDIS. …