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National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability – Annual progress report 2024
This report describes the work underway to deliver the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability. The report spans activity undertaken from 1 December 2023 to 31 December 2024.
Engagement Protocols for working with Disability Representative Organisations
The Engagement Protocols for working with Disability Representative Organisations are a guide for Australian Government entities on engaging with organisations funded through the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the Disability Representative Organisations program.
Thriving Kids – Fact sheet
Thriving Kids will focus on identifying developmental concerns earlier and establishing a national system of supports for children aged 8 and under with mild to moderate developmental delay and autism, and their families.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual – Appendix A – Service and pricing schedule
This schedule outlines pricing for DSOA services for 2025-26.
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Auslan – Culturally safe practice fact sheet
People with disability from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds are more likely to face barriers when accessing support services. This is sometimes referred to as compound disadvantage.
DRMC communique – 6 June 2025
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 6 June 2025. This document provides a record of the meeting.
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Summary of the Government Response to the Disability Royal Commission – Auslan
Auslan version of the Australian Government Response to the Disability Royal Commission
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Disability Advocacy Work Plan 2023–2025 – Auslan
This video is translated from the Disability Advocacy Work Plan 2023–2025.
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Auslan DSI Code of Conduct FAQ Service users
The Australian Government is continuing to improve care for people with disability. As part of this, the Government has introduced a Code of Conduct.
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Auslan video – Snapshot
This report is about research on the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building program.
ICSS Evaluation: Young Carer Bursary Program and Young Carer Network Participant Results Summary
This summary shows what we learned about the Young Carer Bursary Program and Young Carer Network relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous young carers and service providers.
Summary of NDIS Review Town Hall event – Easy Read
Summary of NDIS Review Town Halls - Easy Read
National Disability Strategy 2010–2020: Third Implementation Plan 2019–2020
The third and final implementation plan of the National Disability Strategy 2010–2020 was developed in partnership between the Australian Government, state, territory and local governments and in consultation with people with disability, through their disability representative organisations.
Transition of some Disability Support for Older Australians clients into aged care
This fact sheet provides information about changes to the Disability Support for Older Australians program.
Statutory Declarations reasons
Additional information regarding the required wording for SDT statutory declarations.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert May 2025
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
COVID-19 vaccinations in 2025 – Disability service provider update
This flyer includes a summary about booster vaccinations and how to help people with disability book a vaccination appointment.
Carers Australia executive summary
Executive summary of consultation reports prepared by Carers Australia.
Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program – EAF and HCAF guidelines
These guidelines contain the requirements to access support from the Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF) and Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF) under the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Outcome measures for parents, carers and families
Early childhood intervention practitioners can choose relevant outcome measures for parents, carers and families from a range of measures. What is measured needs to be based on the priorities and goals of the child, parents, carers and families.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Decision-making infographic
This infographic shows 6 steps to guide shared decision making in early childhood intervention. It starts with engaging families, gathering information, setting goals, planning and implementing strategies, reviewing progress, and preparing for future transitions.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Outcome measures for services and practitioners
Early childhood intervention (ECI) practitioners can choose relevant outcome measures for services and practitioners from a range of measures. What is measured needs to be based on the priorities and goals of the ECI team.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Outcome measures for children
Early childhood intervention practitioners can choose relevant outcome measures for children from a range of measures. What is measured needs to be based on the priorities and goals of the child, parents, carers and families.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Decision-making guide
Families and early childhood intervention (ECI) practitioners face many decisions – like setting goals, choosing strategies, and planning support. This guide outlines 6 steps to help them make thoughtful, collaborative choices about services and team roles.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – A glossary for families
This glossary explaining key terms in early childhood intervention, including roles, services, and supports for families of children with developmental concerns or disabilities is based on the National Best Practice Framework.
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