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Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee on Autism in Auslan
The Australian Government is committed to improving services and outcomes for all Australians with disability, including autistic Australians.
Budget 2025–26: Strengthening the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The 2025-26 Budget provides a total of $175.4 million over 4 years from 2025–26 to further safeguard the integrity of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and support people with disability.
Budget 2025–26: Reform of the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Program
The 2025-26 Budget provides a total of $364.5 million over 5 years from 2024–25 to reform the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) program. A further $150 million has been committed annually from 2029–30 to provide the supports on an ongoing basis.
Budget 2025–26: Accessible Australia
The 2025-26 Budget provides funding to work in partnership with states and territories to increase accessibility in community spaces across Australia for people with disability.
Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting Summary 27 November 2024
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the third Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) meeting held on 27 November 2024.
Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting Summary 27 November 2024 – Easy Read
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) meeting held on 27 November 2024.
ICSS Evaluation: Carer Gateway Participant Results Summary from non-Indigenous carers
This summary shows what we learned about Carer Gateway relevant to non-Indigenous carers and service providers.
ICSS Evaluation: Tristate Carer Vocational Outcomes Pilot (Your Caring Way) Participant Results Summary
This summary shows what we learned about the Your Caring Way program from carers and other stakeholders.
Impact Evaluation of the Tristate Carer Vocational Outcomes Pilot (Your Caring Way): Final Report
This report provides findings from the impact evaluation of the Tristate Carer Vocational Outcomes Pilot (Your Caring Way) component of the Integrated Carer Support Service.
Impact Evaluation of the Young Carer Bursary Program and Young Carer Network: Final Report
This report provides findings from the impact evaluation of the Young Carer Bursary Program and Young Carer Network component of the Integrated Carer Support Service.
ICSS Evaluation: Carer Gateway Participant Results Summary from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander carers
This summary shows what we learned about Carer Gateway relevant to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander carers and service providers.
Impact Evaluation of Carer Gateway: Final Report
This report provides findings from the impact evaluation of the Carer Gateway component of the Integrated Carer Support Service.
National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People 2025-2035 – Easy Read
The Easy Read Roadmap is about how we can improve health care for Autistic people.
Project Coordination Fund – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
The Project Coordination Fund is a one-off payment to eligible states and territories that take up the Accessible Australia funding offer. Funding from the Project Coordination Fund is to supplement the resourcing to facilitate development and implementation of Accessible Australia projects.
Inclusive Play Spaces – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Inclusive play spaces are community spaces designed for people of all ages and abilities. An inclusive play space should provide a range of play types and challenges, while incorporating principles of inclusive design and accessibility.
Navigation, Access and Information Management Fund – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
To improve access to key information and resources, the Australian Government has established the Navigation, Access and Information Management fund for the life of the Accessible Australia initiative.
Getting the NDIS Back on Track – New NDIS Rules – Engagement strategy
Our engagement strategy outlines how we will engage with the disability community and state and territory governments around the development of new rules in the NDIS Act.
Applications, Project Plans and Progress Reporting
The information in the following fact sheet includes key information regarding project plans and progress reporting about Accessible Australia projects for state and territory governments, local governments, co-funders, and other interested parties.
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The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative - Auslan
Increasing inclusion in Australian communities
Changing Places: Fixed
This fact sheet provides information and general questions on fixed changing place also know as Changing Place or Accessible Adult Change Facility (AACF). These facilities are larger toilets designed to accommodate people with high support needs who cannot use standard accessible toilets.
Inclusive National Parks – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Accessible Australia will improve access to the natural environment for people living with disability and their carers. National parks are a key part of the Australian natural landscape.
Inclusive Beaches – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Inclusive beaches are beaches that incorporate access for people living with disability and their carers. This allows all people to use Australia’s beaches, regardless of age or ability.
Portable Changing Places – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Changing Places are facilities for people with high support needs who are not adequately supported by standard accessible toilets. Portable Changing Places are portable toilet facilities that meet the Changing Places Design Specifications 2020.
Funding and Federation Funding Agreements – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Federation Funding Agreements (FFAs) are agreements between the Commonwealth Government and a state or territory government. FFAs allow the Commonwealth to provide funding to state and territory governments through the Federal Financial Relations (FFR) system.
The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
The Commonwealth Accessible Australia initiative (Accessible Australia) provides funding to make it easier for people with disability to access their communities.
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