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… has taken the first steps to co-design changes to the NDIS with the disability community. The Government has introduced the ‘Getting the NDIS … external website) for more information about the NDIS Review. National Disability Insurance Scheme review and reforms Join an online webinar for information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) …

… Formal partnerships and shared decision-making are what Priority Reform 1 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap is all about.  The … Formal partnerships and shared decision-making are what Priority Reform 1 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap is all about.  The …

… Abuse and neglect hotline available to people with disability and supporters If you have experienced or witnessed a person with disability being hurt, treated badly or neglected, you can report it to the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (the Hotline). The Hotline is free, …

… First of its kind disability confidence training A joint project between the Australian … of professionals so they are better equipped to work with people with disability. The project will deliver a Disability Best Practice Guide and Action Plan by August 2022. These …

… Good Practice Guidelines for Engaging with People with Disability New guidelines are now available to help governments and organisations effectively engage with people with disability. The Good Practice Guidelines for Engaging with People with Disability (the Guidelines) are a commitment under the Engagement Plan of …

… 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 …

… Card brings together state and territory programs to support people with disability who require an attendant care companion. The Companion Card enables eligible people with disability to participate at venues and activities without incurring the cost … website) Phone:  1800 617 337   … The Companion Card allows people with disability to bring a support person to events and activities without paying …

… Commonwealth Disability Royal Commission Taskforce Overview On 29 September 2023, the … Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) released its final report. On 29 … released its final report. In recognition of the significant scale of reform recommended by the Disability Royal Commission, the Australian …

… seeking views on the way forward for supported employment for people with disability with high support needs. We want people with disability and the Australian community to share their views on: how to make … and find more information in accessible formats. Learn more about current reform activities for supported employment (Opens external website) . …

… Have your say about a First Nations Disability Forum Consultation on a First Nations Disability Forum is now open. The Australian Government is seeking input on how a First Nations Disability Forum could be designed. This is a commitment made in response …