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The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Theory of change background paper
The theory of change model explains that by using the framework’s principles and practices, early childhood intervention and other services can help children with developmental concerns, delays, or disabilities – and their families – do well in their early years.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Theory of change infographic
This infographic gives a visual overview of the theory of change that underpins the framework's approach.
Thriving Kids Advisory Group – Terms of Reference
This document contains the Terms of Reference for the Thriving Kids Advisory Group.
NDIS Reform Advisory Committee Meeting Summary – 19 September 2025
This meeting summary is for the NDIS Reform Advisory Committee held on the 19 September 2025.
Final Evaluation Report: Curriculum Development Project
The Final Evaluation Report of the Curriculum Development in Intellectual Disability Health Project (CDP) presents the evaluation findings for the CDP from March 2021 to June 2025.
Attachment A – CDP Evaluation Report Supplementary file on data collection
The Final Evaluation Report of the Curriculum Development in Intellectual Disability Health Project (CDP) presents the evaluation outcomes of the CDP from March 2021 to June 2025.
Diagnosis and treatment for complex neurodevelopmental conditions – Fact sheet
A summary of the Medicare services available for the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurodevelopmental conditions (such as autism)
Referral pathway for allied health treatment for eligible disabilities – Flowchart
A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway for allied health treatment following the diagnosis of an eligible disability
Diagnosis and treatment for eligible disabilities – Fact sheet
A summary of the Medicare services available for the diagnosis and treatment of a specified list of disabilities
Medicare services for complex neurodevelopmental conditions – Frequently asked questions
This document aims to help patients and guardians understand patient eligibility and Medicare diagnosis and treatment services for complex neurodevelopmental conditions (such as autism)
Medicare services for eligible disabilities – Frequently asked questions
This document aims to help patients and guardians understand patient eligibility and Medicare diagnosis and treatment requirements for a specified list of disabilities
Referral pathway for allied health assessment of complex neurodevelopmental conditions – Flowchart
A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway when allied health assessments are used to support the diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental condition (such as autism)
Referral pathway for allied health treatment of complex neurodevelopmental conditions – Flowchart
A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway for allied health treatment following the diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental condition (such as autism)
Referral pathway for allied health assessment for eligible disabilities – Flowchart
A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway when allied health assessments are used to support the diagnosis of an eligible disability.
NDIS Reform Advisory Committee Meeting Summary – 22 August 2025
This meeting summary is for the NDIS Reform Advisory Committee held on the 22 August 2025.
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee – Easy Read
This Easy Read document provides information on the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee and sub committees and the listed members of the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee.
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee – Frequently Asked Questions
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee.
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.
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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
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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Disability Advocacy Work Plan 2023–2025 – Auslan
This video is translated from the Disability Advocacy Work Plan 2023–2025.
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