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… Empowering people with disability … Know your rights, plan for the future and help build an inclusive community. … Empowering people with disability …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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. …

… Extension of Disability Employment Services and National Panel of Assessors programs A … new Inclusive Employment Australia (formerly known as the new specialist disability employment program) and National Panel of Assessors (NPA) programs is paused. The current Disability Employment Services (DES) and the NPA programs will be extended to …

… 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 …

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 …

… are specific supports that would be outside the NDIS to help people with disability, and their families and carers. Australian and state and territory … to build a more inclusive Australia for the 5.5 million people with disability. This includes working on the design of additional supports for people with disability, their families and carers. There are different types of …