Resources
DRMC communique – 2 October 2026
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 2 October 2026. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Inclusive Beaches – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Inclusive beaches are beaches that incorporate access for people living with disability and their carers. This allows all people to use Australia’s beaches, regardless of age or ability.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual – Appendix A – Service and pricing schedule
This schedule outlines the pricing and support definitions for Disability Support for Older Australians Program (DSOA) services for 2026-27.
Inclusive Play Spaces – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Inclusive play spaces are community spaces designed for people of all ages and abilities. An inclusive play space should provide a range of play types and challenges, while incorporating principles of inclusive design and accessibility.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual – Appendix E – Change of Needs application form
This template must be completed by Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program Service Coordinators when submitting a Change of Needs Application for their DSOA clients. For more information, see completing a Change of Needs Application fact sheet.
Inclusive National Parks – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Accessible Australia will improve access to the natural environment for people living with disability and their carers. National parks are a key part of the Australian natural landscape.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual – Appendix D – Individual Support Package (ISP) template
This template must be used by Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program Service Coordinators to create an Individual Support Package (ISP) for their DSOA clients.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual
This program manual is a guide for Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program service coordinators and clients.
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Workforce – Thriving Kids fact sheet (Auslan)
This fact sheet presented in Auslan contains information for those who work with children about Thriving Kids including supports available.
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Families – Thriving Kids Fact sheet (Auslan)
This fact sheet contains information for families in Auslan about Thriving Kids including supports available.
Families – Thriving Kids Postcard
This postcard provides families with information about Thriving Kids.
Workforce – Thriving Kids fact sheet
This fact sheet contains information for those who work with children about Thriving Kids including supports available.
Families – Thriving Kids Poster
This poster provides with families information about Thriving Kids.
Families – Thriving Kids Fact sheet
This fact sheet contains information for families about Thriving Kids including supports available.
Workforce – Thriving Kids Postcard
This postcard provides those who work with children with information about Thriving Kids.
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Implementation of Australian Government Thriving Kids supports (Auslan)
Read about the national Thriving Kids supports the Australian Government is delivering, and when they will roll out.
Implementation of Australian Government Thriving Kids supports
Read about the national Thriving Kids supports the Australian Government is delivering, and when they will roll out.
Thriving Kids Brochure
This brochure provides general information about Thriving Kids to famillies and those who work with children.
Workforce – Thriving Kids Poster
This poster provides those who work with children information about Thriving Kids.
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee member biographies
The EAC and subcommittee members have expertise in a wide range of areas including allied health practice, nursing, clinical research, education, medicine, law, social work and business. It includes people with disability and other lived experience of disability, including carers.
NDIS Reform Advisory Committee Meeting Summary – 4 September 2026
This meeting summary is for the NDIS Reform Advisory Committee meeting held on 7 August 2026.
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Funding changes for NDIS supports - Auslan
Learn about upcoming changes to funding for social, economic and community participation and improved daily living skills supports, key safeguards, implementation timeframes and what participants need to know.
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Funding changes for NDIS supports – Safeguards for high support needs participants – Auslan
Learn how the new NDIS plan variation pathway for high supports needs participants will work.
Funding changes for NDIS supports – Safeguards for high support needs participants
Learn how the new NDIS plan variation pathway for high supports needs participants will work. Accessible versions of this information are available in Auslan and Easy Read.
Funding changes for NDIS supports
Learn about upcoming changes to funding for social, economic and community participation and improved daily living skills supports, key safeguards, implementation timeframes and what participants need to know. Accessible versions of this information are available in Auslan and Easy Read.
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