Empowering people with disability
Know your rights, plan for the future and help build an inclusive community.
Disability strategies
Find out how we plan to support people with disability.
Disability funding and support
Payments and grants provide a range of support for people with disability.
Disability policy reforms
Achieving a more inclusive Australia will take a coordinated effort from everyone.
Disability data and research
We use evidence to support our policy decisions to support people with disability.
National Disability Insurance Scheme reforms and reviews
The Australian Government is committed to making improvements to the NDIS for all participants, their families, and carers.
Supporting carers
Services and support to help carers, including young carers in their caring role.
Responding to the Disability Royal Commission
Learn about the response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability and a range of supporting documents.
Committees and groups
Committees and groups
Latest resources
Latest resources
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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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Auslan DSI Code of Conduct FAQ Service users
The Australian Government is continuing to improve care for people with disability. As part of this, the Government has introduced a Code of Conduct.