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National Disability Strategy 2010–2020: Third Implementation Plan 2019–2020
The third and final implementation plan of the National Disability Strategy 2010–2020 was developed in partnership between the Australian Government, state, territory and local governments and in consultation with people with disability, through their disability representative organisations.
Transition of some Disability Support for Older Australians clients into aged care
This fact sheet provides information about changes to the Disability Support for Older Australians program.
Statutory Declarations reasons
Additional information regarding the required wording for SDT statutory declarations.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert May 2025
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Carers Australia executive summary
Executive summary of consultation reports prepared by Carers Australia.
COVID-19 vaccinations in 2025 – Disability service provider update
This flyer includes a summary about booster vaccinations and how to help people with disability book a vaccination appointment.
Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program – EAF and HCAF guidelines
These guidelines contain the requirements to access support from the Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF) and Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF) under the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program.
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Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework – Decision-making case study film: Oliver
A case study film to support students understanding of supported decision-making when working with people with intellectual disability in a healthcare setting.
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Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework – Communication Case Study Film: Luca
A case study film to support students understanding of communication when working with people with intellectual disability in a healthcare setting.
Government response to inquiry – Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS report: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Read the Australian Government's response to the Joint Standing Commission on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) report: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Lecture Plans and Tutorial Activities
These lecture plans and tutorial activities are intended to help educators integrate the Framework’s intellectual disability health core capabilities into pre-registration health curricula.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Simulation Scenario
This simulation scenario is an education resource that can be used by educators to demonstrate effective communication with people with intellectual disability in a health setting.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework list of organisations that may provide support with co-education and placement opportunities
A list of disability organisations that are practicing in this area and may be able to assist educators with co-education and placement opportunities in the disability sector.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Assessment Questions
Example assessment questions with answers for educators to use, including multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. Questions cover key capabilities and learning outcomes for each Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework capability area.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Co- education Toolkit – Easy Read
This is an Easy Read version of the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Co- education toolkit. This toolkit will help teachers to include people with intellectual disability and their support networks in teaching students about intellectual disability.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Case Studies
Six written case studies and discussion questions that highlight key issues for each of the capability learning outcomes in the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Resource Guidance Notes
This document provides guidance on adaption and development of case studies and simulation materials for education resources under the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework.
Co-educating with Lived Experience Educators to enhance students’ capabilities in intellectual disability health: A toolkit for tertiary educators
The Co-education toolkit aims to support educators to connect and work with lived experience educators to develop and deliver education on intellectual disability to students studying health-related disciplines.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Lecture Reference Book
This document provides information on how lecture topics and materials can be developed to support learning of key capability areas from the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework.
Supporting intellectual disability placement opportunities for future health professionals
This guidance document offers advice for education providers on developing links with disability organisations to facilitate health professional placement opportunities in the disability sector.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Case Study Films Information
This document provides a written summary of each film case study and includes questions for discussion for each film to allow students to better understand interactions between health professionals and people with intellectual disability and their supporters.
NDIS rules engagement summary – Variation and reassessment rules
A summary of the engagement sessions on the Variation and reassessment rules.
NDIS rules engagement summary – Management of funding rule s.44(5)
A summary of the engagement sessions on the Management of funding rules.
Deloitte National Carer Strategy executive summary
Consultation and analytical support for the development of, and public feedback on, the National Carer Strategy.
Australian Institute of Family Studies scoping review
This paper provides a broad overview of the current evidence base on informal carers in Australia including who they are, how they are faring, and the supports available to them and how effective (or not) they are.
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