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Improving digital skills for older Australians
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 external website) . Be Connected (Opens external website) supports people aged 50 years and over to confidently and safely use the internet and digital …
Disability advocacy
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 …
Understanding the Disability Services and Inclusion Act
Understanding the Disability Services and Inclusion Act About the Disability Services and Inclusion Act The Disability Services and Inclusion Act (Opens external website) 2023 (the DSI Act) commenced on 1 January 2024. The DSI Act replaced and repealed the Disability Services Act 1986 . This page includes …
Councils
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 …
Who we are
Who we are Our purpose To improve the economic and social wellbeing of individuals, families and vulnerable members of Australian communities. How we deliver on our purpose We work in partnership with government and non-government organisations and communities to ensure the effective development, management and …
Commonwealth Child Safe Framework Annual Statement
Commonwealth Child Safe Framework Annual Statement Statement The department is committed to the safety of children in all aspects of its work including in the delivery of the services it provides on behalf of the Australian Government. The Commonwealth Child Safe Framework (the Framework) sets minimum standards for …
International Day of People with Disability
International Day of People with Disability About the day International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day held on 3 December each year. It’s a day to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. In Australia, governments, schools, …
Try, Test and Learn
Try, Test and Learn About the Fund Using insights from the Australian Priority Investment Approach to Welfare, the $96.1 million Try, Test and Learn Fund trialled new or innovative approaches to assist some of the most vulnerable in society onto a path towards stable, sustainable independence. The fund used the …
Disability policy reforms
Disability policy reforms About the reforms Reforms to disability policy will address the findings in 2 significant reports: the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence Abuse Neglect and Exploitation of people with Disability (Opens external website) (Disability Royal Commission) the final report of the …
Stronger Places, Stronger People
Stronger Places, Stronger People The challenge There is significant government and philanthropic investment in a number of communities experiencing disadvantage across Australia, yet positive changes have often been limited. Recent events, including widespread drought, bushfires and the global coronavirus pandemic, …