Resources
Informing investment design: ILC research activity – Landscape snapshot
This paper reviews data from recent public consultations and academic literature related to the broad aims of the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grants program.
Informing investment design: ILC research activity – Summary of findings
This summary research is provided by the Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne University of Technology. They were engaged to analyse the gaps and unmet needs in the ILC program.
Informing investment design: information linkages and capacity building (ILC) – Overview of results
This summary research is provided by the Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne University of Technology. They were engaged to analyse the gaps and unmet needs in the ILC program.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 22 April 2022
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Younger people in residential aged care – Fact sheet for participants and carers
This Easy Read fact sheet explains options for younger people who want to move out of residential aged care.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 13 April 2022
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the third meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 13 April 2022.
Budget 2022–23: Expansion of Autism: What Next? website
The Australian Government is investing $1.2 million over 12 months to deliver a measure that will improve the lives of people with autism.
NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021–2025 – Quarterly update – October 2021
The NDIS National Workforce Plan: 2021–2025 outlines the Australian Government’s commitment to work with NDIS participants, industry and other stakeholders to grow a responsive and capable workforce for the NDIS.
NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021–2025 – Sector Briefing – 14 December 2021
The NDIS National Workforce Plan: 2021–2025 outlines the Australian Government’s commitment to work with NDIS participants, industry and other stakeholders to grow a responsive and capable workforce for the NDIS.
NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021–2025 – Sector Briefing – 29 June 2021
The NDIS National Workforce Plan: 2021-2025 outlines the Australian Government’s commitment to work with NDIS participants, industry and other stakeholders to grow a responsive and capable workforce for the NDIS.
NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021–2025 – Quarterly update – March 2022
The NDIS National Workforce Plan: 2021–2025 outlines the Australian Government’s commitment to work with NDIS participants, industry and other stakeholders to grow a responsive and capable workforce for the NDIS.
DRMC communique – 18 March 2022
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 18 March 2022. This document provides a record of the meeting.
National Site of Recognition Steering Committee communique – 20 January 2022
This communique outlines the main points from discussion from the National Site of Recognition Steering Committee meeting including the next steps in the development of the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families.
Considerations when completing your DSOA change of needs application
This fact sheet provides information for service coordinators when completing a change of needs application.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 23 February 2022
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the second meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 23 February 2022.
Assessing the Disability needs of Indigenous Prisoners
The ADNIP Project (Assessing the Disability Needs of Indigenous Prisoners) arose from the Prison to Work Report (COAG, 2016) which concluded that better identification of prisoners’ needs at intake would help support the development of pathways to employment upon release.
Review of NDIA actuarial forecast model and drivers of Scheme costs
Review of NDIA actuarial forecast model and drivers of Scheme costs prepared by Taylor Fry.
National Early Childhood Program for Children with Disability and Developmental Concerns (the NECP)
The Department of Social Services(the Department) commissioned Whereto to conduct a co‐design of the NECP by engaging with various stakeholders.
Planning for the Future: People with Disability
The booklet aims to assist families to plan future arrangements for the ongoing care of their family member with disability that is positive, sustainable, flexible and fulfils the wishes of both the person with disability and their family where possible.
National Site of Recognition Steering Committee communique – 9 December 2021
Details of the second meeting of Steering Committee for the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families, held on 9 December 2021.
ILC Program – Review and next steps summary
DSS has been reviewing the ILC program since its transfer from the NDIA in late 2020. Our aim is to better understand the program, including the role of local area coordination. Disability ministers received an early findings report in April 2021.
DRMC communique – 10 December 2021
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 10 December 2021. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 8 December 2021
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the first meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 8 December 2021.
DRMC communique – Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031
Disability Reform Ministers are pleased to announce the release of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.
Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting minutes – 26 November 2021
This communique summarises the introductory meeting of the Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) held on 26 November 2021.
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