Resources
HCAF support categories fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information for participants of the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program about the categories of goods and services which are eligible to be claimed under the Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF).
Building Employer Demand – Literature Review
The Australian Government is committed to improving employment outcomes for people with disability.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability Priority groups for COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Phase 1b
This fact sheet outlines which disability priority groups are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in Phase 1b. This includes some people with disability, carers, disability workers and volunteers.
NDIS Market Roles and Responsibilities
The NDIS Market Roles and Responsibilities document outlines the role of governments in supporting and developing the NDIS market and building a responsive and capable NDIS workforce that supports NDIS participants to meet their needs and achieve their goals.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Meeting key outcomes 4 March 2021
This communique is for the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability on 4 March 2021.
Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Committee – Inquiry into NDIS Planning
The Australian Government welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (the Committee’s) final report on the Inquiry into National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Planning (the Report).
Disability Royal Commission advocacy support fact sheet – Easy Read
For people with disability who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation. This information is written in an easy to read way.
COVID-19 and the particular risks for people with disability – Roundtable – Minutes and actions arising 2 February 2021
This communique outlines the issues and key actions following the Roundtable meeting on 2 February 2021. An update was given by the Department of Health to State and Territory representatives and key stakeholders on the COVID-19 vaccination program for people with disability.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Meeting key outcomes 18 January 2021
This communique is for the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability on 18 January 2021.
Deed of Variation of Special Disability Trust deed – Duration of Trust
To assist you in updating your existing Special Disability Trust’s deed, a Deed of Variation of Model Trust Deed for Duration of Trust has been created.
Deed of Variation of Special Disability Trust deed – Revised Purpose Test
To assist you in updating your existing Special Disability Trust’s deed, a Deed of Variation of Model Trust Deed has been created to ensure your Special Disability Trust meets all current legislative requirements.
Model trust deed for special disability trusts
This trust deed contains the clauses which are essential for a trust to comply with the requirements of the special disability trust legislation.
ILC Program – Individual Capacity Building grant recipients 2020–2023
List of ICB grant recipients.
ILC Program – National Information Program grant recipients 2019–2022
List of recipients in the NIP grant round.
ILC Program – Mainstream Capacity Building grant recipients 2020–2023
List of recipients in the MCB grant round.
ILC Program – Policy Framework
The ILC Policy Framework outlines the purpose and scope of the ILC program.
Statement of Continued Commitment: National Disability Strategy 2010–2020
On 4 December 2020, Disability Reform Ministers endorsed the Statement of Continued Commitment to the original National Disability Strategy 2010–2020 (original Strategy).
DRMC communique – 4 December 2020
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 4 December 2020. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Meeting key outcomes 1 December 2020
The communique is for the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability on 1 December 2020.
COVID-19 and the particular risks for people with disability – Roundtable – Minutes and actions arising 10 November 2020
This communique outlines the issues and key actions following the eighth Roundtable meeting on 10 November 2020. An update was given by on Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine on the mental health impacts from COVID-19 and the Commonwealth provided an update on COVID.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Meeting key outcomes 3 November 2020
This communique is for the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Health Emergency Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for People with Disability on 3 November 2020.
ILC Program – Economic and Community Participation Grant Recipients 2020–2023
List of recipients in the ECP grant round.
ILC Program – Investment Strategy
The ILC Investment Strategy outlines the current directions of the ILC program towards 2022. The NDIA began implementing the current Investment Strategy from 2019. The ILC transferred from the NDIA to DSS in October 2020.
Support for Australia’s thalidomide survivors
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee inquiry into support for Australia’s thalidomide survivors
COVID-19 and the particular risks for people with disability – Roundtable – Minutes and actions arising 13 October 2020
This communique outlines the issues discussed and key actions following the seventh Roundtable meeting on 13 October 2020. A representative from Deaf Australia provided an presentation on the experiences of the deaf community.
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