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Australian Government response to Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS report – Accommodation for people with disabilities and the NDIS
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme report: Accommodation for people with disabilities and the National Disability Insurance Scheme was developed as part of the Committee’s review of the implementation, administration and expenditure of the NDIS.
Guide to Completing the Notice of Intention to Obtain a Certificate of Compliance against the National Standards for Disability Services
All Australian Government funded Disability Employment Services and Australian Disability Enterprises must be independently certified against the National Standards for Disability Services as legislated in the Disability Services Act (1986).
COAG response to the independent Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013
In July 2015, the Australian Government (in consultation with State and Territory governments) commissioned Ernst & Young (EY) to conduct an independent review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth) (NDIS Act).
An evaluation of the Young Carer Bursary Program – Final report
This report documents the findings of the Young Carer Bursary Program (YCBP) evaluation and their implications. It is intended that this report will aid the identification of positive outcomes achieved by the YCBP as well as any opportunities for improvement.
An evaluation of the Young Carer Bursary Program – Summary report
This report summarises the findings and implications of the full report on the evaluation of the Young Carer Bursary Program (YCBP).
NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework
The NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework is designed to ensure high quality supports and safe environments for all NDIS participants.
The Applied Principles and Tables of support to determine the responsibilities of the NDIS and other Service systems
Our vision is for an inclusive Australian society that enables people with disability to fulfil their potential as equal citizens.
National Standards for Disability Services – Self assessment worksheets
These worksheets have been developed for service providers to assess their compliance with the National Standards.
National Standards for Disability Services – consolidated standards 1 to 6 – Easy Read poster
A single poster that lists all 6 of the National Standards for Disability Services.
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 1 – Easy Read poster
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 1: Rights. You have the right to be treated fairly when you use disability services.
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 2 – Easy Read poster
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 2: Participation and Inclusion. You can take part in the community and feel included when you use disability services.
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 3 – Easy Read poster
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 3: Individual Outcomes. Your service supports you to make choices about what you want to do. You can work toward your goals.
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 4 – Easy Read poster
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 4: Feedback and Complaints. You can tell people what you think about the services you receive.
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 5 – Easy Read poster
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 5: Service Access. Finding and using services is fair. You can access the services you need.
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 6 – Easy Read poster
National Standards for Disability Services – Standard 6: Service Management. Disability services should be managed well.
National Standards for Disability Services – Indicators of practice and examples of evidence for NDAP agencies
This table lists examples of evidence that NDAP agencies can use as a reference in support of their conformity with the National Standards for Disability Services.
Quality Assurance for Disability Advocacy and Employment Services – Information for people receiving support
This booklet explains quality assurance, and the auditing of advocacy agencies funded under the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) and disability employment services. It explains the auditing process, the role of the audit team, and the role people receiving support can play in the audit.
Special Disability Trusts: Getting Things Sorted
This booklet has been developed, together with a model trust deed, to help families who have decided to set up a Special Disability Trust.
Special Disability Trusts – Questions and Answers
Whether a Special Disability Trust is suitable for your purposes is a complex matter that involves the need to carefully consider your personal circumstances and those of the intended beneficiary.
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Glossary – United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This glossary will help you understand some of the signs in this video that may be new to you or different to what you are used to.
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Making rights a reality (Articles 34 to 39) – United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This video covers articles 34 to 39 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Making rights a reality (Articles 49, 4, 8, 31, 32 and 33) – United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This video covers articles 49, 4, 8, 31, 32 and 33 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Introduction – United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This video gives an overview of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
National Standards for Disability Services
At the 18 December 2013 meeting of the Standing Council on Disability Reform ministers from all jurisdictions endorsed the revised National Standards for Disability Services (NSDS).
National Standards for Disability Services – Stories
Short examples of what each National Standard could look like in practice.
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