The report details feedback received during public consultation on proposed changes to the way supports and services funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are defined. The report summarises the feedback and notes changes made in response. Overall, feedback suggests that the list approach to supports and services is too broad and too prescriptive.

This paper focuses on the design of information, advice and supports aimed at helping to build the capacity of all people with disability, and where appropriate their families, carers and kin, to fully participate in the community, and to make decisions and advocate on issues that affect them.

Unpaid carers in Australia, comprising family members, friends, or community members, provide essential care to individuals within existing relationships. This form of caregiving extends to 3.0 million Australians. The Australian Government is developing a new National Carer Strategy and as part of that work they want to hear from carers across the country about what...

Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031 (ADS), launched in December 2021, is Australia’s national disability policy framework. This discussion paper is part of the government's review of the ADS and seeks feedback to make sure it is working as planned.

As part of a review of best practice in early childhood intervention to help practitioners, professionals and families ensure all children with developmental concerns have the best possible start in life, this paper provides a summary and analysis of the implications generated in consultations to date.