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The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative - Auslan
Increasing inclusion in Australian communities
Portable Changing Places – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Changing Places are facilities for people with high support needs who are not adequately supported by standard accessible toilets. Portable Changing Places are portable toilet facilities that meet the Changing Places Design Specifications 2020.
Navigation, Access and Information Management Fund – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
To improve access to key information and resources, the Australian Government has established the Navigation, Access and Information Management fund for the life of the Accessible Australia initiative.
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.
Changing Places: Fixed
This fact sheet provides information and general questions on fixed changing place also know as Changing Place or Accessible Adult Change Facility (AACF). These facilities are larger toilets designed to accommodate people with high support needs who cannot use standard accessible toilets.
The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
The Commonwealth Accessible Australia initiative (Accessible Australia) provides funding to make it easier for people with disability to access their communities.
Applications, Project Plans and Progress Reporting
The information in the following fact sheet includes key information regarding project plans and progress reporting about Accessible Australia projects for state and territory governments, local governments, co-funders, and other interested parties.
Getting the NDIS Back on Track – New NDIS Rules – Engagement strategy
Our engagement strategy outlines how we will engage with the disability community and state and territory governments around the development of new rules in the NDIS Act.
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.
Funding and Federation Funding Agreements – The Commonwealth Accessible Australia Initiative
Federation Funding Agreements (FFAs) are agreements between the Commonwealth Government and a state or territory government. FFAs allow the Commonwealth to provide funding to state and territory governments through the Federal Financial Relations (FFR) system.
National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People 2025–2035
The roadmap aims to address serious health inequities faced by Autistic people. It outlines how we can deliver high-quality health care that enables Autistic people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
DRMC communique – 21 February 2025
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 21 February 2025 in Adelaide. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Update about short term actions – November 2024 – Easy Read
This is an Easy Read update about short term actions in the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability.
Changing Places Commonwealth Funding Offer – Fact sheet
This fact sheet reflects of the Australian Government’s commitment to improve accessibility in public spaces for people with disability in Australia, through increasing the availability of Changing Places.
Younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit – Chapter 2: Understanding the basics of moving
Chapter 2 of the younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit in an accessible Word format.
Younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit – Chapter 4: Move out and settle in
Chapter 4 of the younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit in an accessible Word format.
Younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit directory
This directory brings together all the helpful resources mentioned in the toolkit.
Younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit – Chapter 1: Explore housing options
Chapter 1 of the younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit in an accessible Word format.
About the younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit
Introduction to the information in the younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit.
Younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit – Chapter 3: Find the right home for you
Chapter 3 of the younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit in an accessible Word format.
Younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit – Chapter 5: Ongoing support
Chapter 5 of the younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit in an accessible Word format.
Younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit
The YPIRAC toolkit provides information and support to help younger people access age-appropriate housing, care and services.
National Autism Strategy – Older autistic people snapshot
The strategy sets out the vision for a safe and inclusive society for all Autistic people.
National Autism Strategy – First Nations snapshot
The strategy sets out the vision for a safe and inclusive society for all Autistic people.
National Autism Strategy 2025–2031
The strategy sets out the vision for a safe and inclusive society for all Autistic people.
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