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A Statement from Australia’s Carers poster
The Statement from Australia’s Carers was developed by a dedicated carer working group of members from the National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee.
National Carer Strategy Action Plan 2024–2027
Actions outlined in this plan will drive initial positive change for carers, laying a foundation for continuous improvement and the development and implementation of future work to ensure the Strategy’s vision is realised.
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National Carer Strategy highlights – Auslan
The National Carer Strategy sets out a national agenda to support and improve the lives Australia’s unpaid carers.
Introduction to the National Carer Strategy 2024–2034 – Highlights
Find a summary of the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034. It provides an overview of the key highlights and priorities of the main strategy.
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National Carer Strategy 1st Action Plan – Auslan
The National Carer Strategy 1st Action Plan includes provisions for supporting carers who use Auslan.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Management of Funding) Rules 2024 – Information sheet
A draft version of the new rule so you can see what it will look like before it starts
DRMC communique – 6 December 2024
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 6 December 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Management of Funding) Rules 2024 – Exposure draft
A draft version of the new rule so you can see what it will look like before it starts
Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) Short-Term Actions Communique – November 2024
This communique provides a high level update on the progress of the short-term actions under the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability to November 2024.
Government response to inquiry – Joint Standing Commission on the NDIS report: Inquiry into Independent Assessments
Read the Australian Government's response to the Joint Standing Commission on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) report: Inquiry into Independent Assessments.
National Disability Insurance Scheme – Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the recent changes to NDIS legislation and what they might look like.
S44(5) Management of Funding Rule – Summary
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) is the law that sets out how the NDIS works. Section 46 states NDIS funds must be spent on NDIS supports and in line with a participant's plan. The NDIA must make a decision under section 44 about any risks that section 46.
New NDIS plan management rules – Easy Read
Easy Read version of the new NDIS plan management rules
NDIS legal instruments explained
NDIS legislative instruments are laws made under the NDIS Act, that add extra details about how the NDIS works.
National Disability Strategy 2010–2020 – Final progress report 2017–2021 – Summary
A summary of the Final Progress Report 2017–2021 under the National Disability Strategy 2010–2020.
Schedule A of the Bilateral Agreements between the Commonwealth of Australia and the states and territories – Easy Read
Schedule A of the Full Scheme Bilateral Agreement between the Commonwealth and the states and territories on the NDIS sets out the financial obligations to do with the NDIS.
DRMC communique – 1 November 2024
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 1 November 2024 in Adelaide, SA. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Community Visitors Schemes Review
There are currently 6 Community Visitor Schemes for people with disability operating across Australia, one in each state and territory except Western Australia and Tasmania. Each scheme operates differently and separately from the others.
Transition of some Disability Support for Older Australians clients into aged care – Easy Read fact sheet
This is an Easy Read fact sheet with information about how some people in the Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) program will need to move into in-home aged care by 1 January 2025.
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Disability Support for Older Australians Program – annual review process instructional video
This video provides information to assist Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators with completing annual reviews.
Ministerial Statement on proposed consultation for new NDIS rules
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Hon Bill Shorten MP, has released a Ministerial Statement on proposed consultation for new NDIS rules and legislative instruments.
Regulated Activities for service providers fact sheet – Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023
The Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 (the DSI Act) allows the Commonwealth to fund eligible activities.
Overview of the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023
The Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 (the DSI Act) commenced on 1 January 2024. It repealed and replaced the Disability Services Act 1986 (DSA).
Easy Read Guide to the CHAP – Annual Health Assessments for people with intellectual disability
This Easy Read talks about how to fill out Part 1 of the CHAP tool. CHAP stands for the Comprehensive Health Assessment Program.
Changing Places – Commonwealth Funding Offer – Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions
This fact sheet provides information and general questions on Tranche 3 funding round.
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