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… Committee report - Inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension Australian Government response to the Community … Committee’s report on the Social Security (Administration)… National Disability Insurance Scheme report Australian Government response to the … into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Payments Structural Reform and Participation Measures) Bill (No.2) 2015 Australian Government …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… Disability Employment Centre of Excellence grant opportunity The Disability Employment Centre of Excellence grant opportunity is now open. It closes at 9pm (AEST) on 23 October 2024. The Disability Employment Centre of Excellence will develop best practice and …

… Code of Conduct   All service providers who are funded through the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 (Opens external website) (DSI Act) … required to:   act with respect for the individual rights of people with disability to freedom of expression, self-determination and decision making, … with applicable laws and conventions   respect the privacy of people with disability   provide the activity in a safe and competent manner, with care …

… will inform future potential funding arrangements and community sector reform.   The three PBO Trials were co-developed and are being implemented … 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 …

… New Chair of National Disability Research Partnership to lead inclusive disability research Clare Gibellini is the new Chair of the National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP), a key initiative under Australia’s …