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Disability data and research Supporting people with disability Our work is to improve the lives and outcomes for people with disability. We are committed to the development of evidence-based policy and programs, underpinned by our research and data activities. Within the disability sector, research and data are built …

Disability support services Support services Support services are available to assist people with disability and organisations. Australian Disability Parking Scheme Helping people park nearer to their destination with the Australian Disability Parking Permit. Learn more about the Australian Disability Parking Scheme . …

Committees Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee Provides advice to government on economic inclusion and tackling disadvantage. National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee Supports the development, finalisation and implementation stages of the strategy. NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee Gives advice to government on the …

Panels and other groups Panels   Child Support Expert Panel Set up to review parts of the Child Support Scheme and recommend improvements. Groups Blueprint Expert Reference Group Provides guidance and advice on the Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint. Child Support Stakeholder Consultation Group Gives advice …

Improving digital skills for older Australians How Be Connected works  Be Connected launched in October 2017 and has been extended until 30 June 2028 (Opens in a new tab/window) .  Be Connected (Opens in a new tab/window) supports people aged 50 years and over to confidently and safely use the internet and digital …

Disability advocacy National Disability Advocacy Program   A program to provide people with disability access to effective advocacy support.   Learn more about the National Disability Advocacy Program .   Disability Representative Organisations   Organisations that help people with disability to share their views with …

Support for people looking for work Payments and benefits   JobSeeker Payment   Financial help if you’re aged between 22 and 67 (Age Pension age) and looking for work. It’s also for when you’re sick or injured and can’t do your usual work or study for a short time.   Visit the Services Australia website to learn more …

Understanding the Disability Services and Inclusion Act About the Disability Services and Inclusion Act   The  Disability Services and Inclusion Act (Opens in a new tab/window) 2023 (the DSI Act) commenced on 1 January 2024. The DSI Act replaced and repealed the  Disability Services Act 1986 . This page includes …

Councils Disability Reform Ministerial Council A forum for Commonwealth and state and territory ministers responsible for disability policy to drive national reform. Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council A forum to progress housing and homelessness reforms. National Autism Strategy Oversight Council Guides the …

Help and support for disability For immediate help If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).  Crisis and help lines   Police assistance Line (non-urgent) – 13 14 44   National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (Opens in a new tab/window) - 1800 880 052   The National Disability …