Placing people living with disability at the centre of the services they receive is a key pillar of a discussion paper on the proposed Disability Employment Services Quality Framework, released today for public consultation. Read More
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of Australians living with disability through research by today releasing two key projects that will help drive evidence-based policy reform. Read More
Livestream recordings of Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum are now available to watch online at Australia’s Disability Strategy Hub. Read More
Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients may soon receive a text message through the Australian Government regarding COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Read More
The Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to boosting employment for Australians with disability by increasing funding for Auslan services and building modifications that make workplaces more accessible. Read More
We’re developing a National Autism Strategy to help improve life outcomes for autistic people across Australia. Read More
New figures reveal National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants are now getting faster, fairer access to the disability supports they need, Minister for the NDIS, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP said today. Read More
The Albanese Labor Government has ensured continued support for people living with disability through the successful delivery of the Social Security (Tables for the Assessment of Work-related Impairment for Disability Support Pension) Determination 2023. Read More
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to double funding for systemic disability advocacy, with an additional $11.2 million allocated to the Disability Representative Organisation program over four years to promote a better understanding of the lives of people living with disability. Read More
The Australian Government will continue its commitment to boosting employment opportunities for people with disability, focusing on jobs in the tourism sector. Read More