Resources
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.
National Site of Recognition Steering Committee communique – 1 November 2021
Details of the meeting of the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families Steering Committee held on 1 November 2021.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 3 November 2021
The communique is for the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability held on 3 November 2021.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 9 November 2021
The communique is for the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability held on 9 November 2021.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 15 November 2021
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability residential accommodation checklist
This document provides a checklist for disability residential accommodation providers to assist in planning and delivering a safe and efficient COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccination – Monitoring and reporting side effects – Disability service providers
This guidance is for disability support workers monitoring people with disability after administration of the COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccination – Site checklist – Disability service providers
This documents contains a checklist of site readiness requirements for COVID-19 vaccination at residential disability accommodation.
COVID-19 vaccination – What to expect on vaccination day at your disability residential accommodation
Information for residential disability care residents, families, carers and loved ones about what to expect in the lead up to, and on the COVID-19 vaccination day.
COVID-19 vaccination – Clinical governance for COVID-19 vaccination at disability residential accommodation
This fact sheet outlines the clinical governance/roles and responsibilities for COVID-19 vaccinations at disability residential accommodation.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 8 November 2021
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 2 November 2021
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
DRMC communique – 15 October 2021
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 15 October 2021. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 5 October 2021
The communique is for the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability held on 5 October 2021.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 11 October 2021
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Aligning regulation across care and support – Frequently asked questions
This FAQ fact sheet provides information about aligning regulation across the care and support sectors.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 5 October 2021
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Australian Government response to the NDIS Workforce Interim Report of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Australian Government welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) interim report to the inquiry into the NDIS Workforce (the committee's interim report).
Background paper – Aligning regulation across Australia’s care and support sectors
This background paper introduces the work that the Australian Government is doing to align regulation across the aged care, disability and veterans' care sectors. This will mean that the quality of safety and care is more consistent.
Aligning regulation across care and support
This fact sheet outlines our approach to aligning regulations across aged care, disability support and veterans' care and the guiding set of principles we will use.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 21 September 2021
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
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