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Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting Summary 21 August 2023 – Easy Read
This document, in Easy Read, summarises the discussion and outcomes of the third Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) meeting held on 21 August 2023.
Health Roadmap Working Group meeting summaries – Meeting 1 and 2 summary
This document summarises the meetings of the Health Roadmap Working Group held on 18 May 2023 and 8 June 2023
Commonwealth Disability Royal Commission Taskforce – Overview
On 29 September 2023, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) released its final report. In recognition of the recommendations by the Disability Royal Commission, the Australian Government has set up a Taskforce.
DRMC communique – 3 November 2023
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 3 November 2023. This document provides a record of the meeting.
National Autism Strategy – Yenn's story
Yenn’s story shows why a new National Autism Strategy is needed so that Autistic people can be supported to live the lives they want and deserve. Their story shares the importance of having Autistic voices, ideas and experiences at the centre of the National Autism Strategy.
National Site of Recognition Steering Committee communique – September 2023
Details of the sixth meeting of Steering Committee for the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families.
National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health – Easy Read
An easy read with information about the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.
Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting Summary 20 March 2023
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the third Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) meeting held on 20 March 2023.
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National Autism Strategy – Nick's story
Nick is an Autistic Elder that hopes to see a strategy that builds connectivity between Autistic people in Australia.
National Autism Strategy – Amanda's story
Amanda’s story shows why a new National Autism Strategy is needed to help improve education outcomes for Autistic people. It also shares the importance of Autistic people helping to shape the Strategy.
National Autism Strategy – Istar and Araf's story
Istar and Araf’s story shows why a new National Autism Strategy is needed to help improve coordination and information, especially for multicultural communities.
Disability Advocacy Support Helpline – A guide to our services
This guide on how the Disability Helpline can help people with disability, their carers or support people.
National Site of Recognition Steering Committee communique – 10 July 2023
Details of the fifth meeting of Steering Committee for the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families, held on 10 July 2023.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 27 July 2023
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the seventh meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 27 July 2023.
National Autism Strategy – Easy Read Information
The National Autism Strategy will provide a national approach to services and supports for autistic people and their families. This is an Easy Read summary of a fact sheet.
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National Autism Strategy – Dani's story
Dani is 53-year-old Autistic and ADHD provisional psychologist. Dani is passionate about helping others understand what it means to be Autistic.
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National Autism Strategy – Jen's story
Jen is a 50-year-old Autistic woman diagnosed at 37-years-old. Having had experience of unemployment and under employment, Jen hopes the Strategy will mean Autistic people can more easily find satisfying and rewarding work.
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National Autism Strategy – Kirk's story
Kirk is a 30-year-old Autistic person. He hopes the strategy will give Autistic people – particularly those who are marginalised – more opportunities.
Chronic health plans – Easy Read
This fact sheet tells you about health care plans for chronic health problems. Chronic means something lasts a long time. Chronic health problems last a long time. You can download the fact sheet in PDF to read online or print.
Yearly health checks – Easy Read
This fact sheets tells you about yearly health checks. A health check is when a doctor checks your health. It is to make sure you are healthy. You can download the fact sheet in PDF to read online or print.
Roundtable on procedural support and sedation for people with disability
The Department of Health and Aged Care convened a roundtable on 25 July 2023, led by the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Ged Kearney MP.
Australian Government response to the Inquiry and report into NDIS Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Bill 2021
In November 2021, Senate, Community Affairs Legislation Committee (the Committee) released a report into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Bill 2021 (the Bill).
DRMC communique – 23 June 2023
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 23 June 2023 in Canberra. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Your right to good health care – Easy Read
This fact sheets tells you about your right to good health care. You can download the fact sheet in PDF to read online or print.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 14 June 2023
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
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