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NDS Stage 2 consultation report – workshop attendance list
This document covers the workshop attendance for the NDS Stage 2 consultation report.
DRMC communique – 15 April 2021
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 15 April 2021. This document provides a record of the meeting.
COVID-19 and the particular risks for people with disability – Roundtable – Minutes and actions arising 14 April 2021
This communique outlines the issues and key actions following the extraordinary Roundtable meeting on 14 April 2021. Medical experts from the Department of Health and the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation provided technical information on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement
This is a report on engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities as part of the 2020 stage 2 consultations that were held for the development of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031.
A new National Disability Strategy – Stage 2 Consultation: Report on public submissions
This is the Report on Submissions (full report) from the 2020 stage 2 consultations that were held for the development of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Meeting key outcomes 7 April 2021
This communique is for the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability on 7 April 2021.
EAF support categories fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information for participants of the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program about the categories of goods and services which are eligible to be claimed under the Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF).
Thalidomide health practitioner evidence form
This form is a template for health practitioners to provide evidence to support an eligible thalidomide survivor (patient) to receive support from the Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF) or the Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF).
Making a claim to the EAF fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about how participants of the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program can make a claim to the Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF). The EAF helps cover the costs of goods and services to assist with activities of daily living.
Making a claim to the HCAF fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about how participants of the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program can make a claim to the Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF). The HCAF helps cover out-of-pocket health care expenses incurred as a direct result of thalidomide injuries.
HCAF support categories fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information for participants of the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program about the categories of goods and services which are eligible to be claimed under the Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF).
Building Employer Demand – Literature Review
The Australian Government is committed to improving employment outcomes for people with disability.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability Priority groups for COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Phase 1b
This fact sheet outlines which disability priority groups are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in Phase 1b. This includes some people with disability, carers, disability workers and volunteers.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 11 March 2021
This alert contains regular updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
NDIS Market Roles and Responsibilities
The NDIS Market Roles and Responsibilities document outlines the role of governments in supporting and developing the NDIS market and building a responsive and capable NDIS workforce that supports NDIS participants to meet their needs and achieve their goals.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 17 February 2021
This alert contains regular updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 24 February 2021
This alert contains regular updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 2 March 2021
This alert contains regular updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination – Information for disability service providers on consent
This guideline is for disability service providers obtaining informed consent for COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccination – Excess dose policy
This policy outlines how vaccine providers should allocate excess doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Meeting key outcomes 4 March 2021
This communique is for the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability on 4 March 2021.
Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Committee – Inquiry into NDIS Planning
The Australian Government welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (the Committee’s) final report on the Inquiry into National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Planning (the Report).
Disability Royal Commission advocacy support fact sheet – Easy Read
For people with disability who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation. This information is written in an easy to read way.
COVID-19 and the particular risks for people with disability – Roundtable – Minutes and actions arising 2 February 2021
This communique outlines the issues and key actions following the Roundtable meeting on 2 February 2021. An update was given by the Department of Health to State and Territory representatives and key stakeholders on the COVID-19 vaccination program for people with disability.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Meeting key outcomes 18 January 2021
This communique is for the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability on 18 January 2021.
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