Our work related to disability and carers

The Australian Government has released the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability to address serious health inequities faced by people with intellectual disability. Read about the roadmap and plan to improve the health of people with intellectual disability.

The Australian Government released the National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People 2025-2035 on 25 February 2025. The Roadmap addresses serious health inequities faced by Autistic people in Australia.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Appeals Program helps people seeking an external review of most National Disability Insurance Agency decisions.

Eligibility and how to be a participant of the program.

The Primary Care Enhancement Program for people with intellectual disability (PCEP) is a pilot project operating in four Primary Health Network regions. The PCEP is being delivered between July 2020 and June 2028.

A free service for people who find it hard to read or use printed material because of a vision impairment or disability.

TEL shows you how to teach people with intellectual disability about the end of life. It is designed for disability support workers, but is also helpful for others including families, health professionals, and educators.

Thriving Kids is an improved approach to early intervention for children with extra developmental needs and their families, carers and kin.

The Young Carer Bursary Program helps young carers to study and manage their caring roles by reducing their need to work.

Aged care is not an appropriate service for people under 65 years of age. We are helping younger people consider and access suitable accommodation and support.