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Considerations when completing your DSOA change of needs application
This fact sheet provides information for service coordinators when completing a change of needs application.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 23 February 2022
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the second meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 23 February 2022.
Assessing the Disability needs of Indigenous Prisoners
The ADNIP Project (Assessing the Disability Needs of Indigenous Prisoners) arose from the Prison to Work Report (COAG, 2016) which concluded that better identification of prisoners’ needs at intake would help support the development of pathways to employment upon release.
Review of NDIA actuarial forecast model and drivers of Scheme costs
Review of NDIA actuarial forecast model and drivers of Scheme costs prepared by Taylor Fry.
National Early Childhood Program for Children with Disability and Developmental Concerns (the NECP)
The Department of Social Services commissioned Whereto to conduct a co‐design of the NECP by engaging with various stakeholders.
Planning for the Future: People with Disability
The booklet aims to assist families to plan future arrangements for the ongoing care of their family member with disability that is positive, sustainable, flexible and fulfils the wishes of both the person with disability and their family where possible.
National Site of Recognition Steering Committee communique – 9 December 2021
Details of the second meeting of Steering Committee for the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families, held on 9 December 2021.
ILC Program – Review and next steps summary
DSS has been reviewing the ILC program since its transfer from the NDIA in late 2020. Our aim is to better understand the program, including the role of local area coordination. Disability ministers received an early findings report in April 2021.
DRMC communique – 10 December 2021
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 10 December 2021. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 8 December 2021
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the first meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 8 December 2021.
DRMC communique – Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031
Disability Reform Ministers are pleased to announce the release of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.
Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting minutes – 26 November 2021
This communique summarises the introductory meeting of the Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) held on 26 November 2021.
National Site of Recognition Steering Committee communique – 1 November 2021
Details of the meeting of the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families Steering Committee held on 1 November 2021.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 3 November 2021
The communique is for the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability held on 3 November 2021.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 9 November 2021
The communique is for the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability held on 9 November 2021.
DRMC communique – 15 October 2021
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 15 October 2021. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 5 October 2021
The communique is for the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability held on 5 October 2021.
Aligning regulation across care and support – Frequently asked questions
This FAQ fact sheet provides information about aligning regulation across the care and support sectors.
Australian Government response to the NDIS Workforce Interim Report of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Australian Government welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) interim report to the inquiry into the NDIS Workforce (the committee's interim report).
Background paper – Aligning regulation across Australia’s care and support sectors
This background paper introduces the work that the Australian Government is doing to align regulation across the aged care, disability and veterans' care sectors. This will mean that the quality of safety and care is more consistent.
Aligning regulation across care and support
This fact sheet outlines our approach to aligning regulations across aged care, disability support and veterans' care and the guiding set of principles we will use.
Certification Statement – Care and Support Workforce campaign
I certify that the Care and Support Workforce campaign complies with the Australian Government Guidelines on Information and Advertising Campaigns by non-corporate Commonwealth entities (Guidelines).
National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability
This roadmap aims to address serious health inequities faced by people with intellectual disability. It outlines how we can create a health system where people with intellectual disability are valued, respected and have access to high quality, timely and comprehensive health care.
DRMC communique – 13 August 2021
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 13 August 2021. This document provides a record of the meeting.
COVID-19 vaccination – Priority access for residential aged care workers
A document to confirm proof of employment in residential aged care to qualify for priority Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access.
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