Australian Government and shared government services
Here you can find out what service the Australian government delivers nationally. There is also a list of services the Australian Government and state and territory governments share responsibility for delivering.
Services the Australian Government provides
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC)
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
Australian Human Rights Commission
Who is responsible for disability policy in my community?
State Governments, local councils, and the Australian Government all help support people with disabilities. This section shows you where to find information about what policies and programs they have in place.
Australian Capital Territory - The ACT Disability Strategy
New South Wales - NSW Disability policies and guidelines
South Australia - Inclusive SA - Our Work
Victoria - Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022–2026)
Queensland - Queensland's Disability Plan 2022-27
Tasmania - Tasmania’s Disability Strategy 2025-2027
Western Australia - State Disability Strategy 2020-2030
Access services near you
There are many support services available across Australia. Whether you’re looking for healthcare, help with accessibility, specialised care, or financial assistance, the Disability Gateway can connect you to services in your area. Visit the Gateway and find the support you need.
Check out the quick overview table below to see what help for people with disabilities is offered by the Australian government, state governments, and local authorities around Australia.
Services all governments do together
Mental health supports and services
Disability advocacy services – individual and systemic
Concessions for government services
- Community infrastructure
- Arts and cultural funding and support
- Public museums, galleries and performance facilities
Useful links
States, Territories and Local Government Website Quick Entry Points
Disability policy reforms | Department of Social Services
Intergovernmental agreements on the NDIS
National Housing and Homelessness Strategy
Quick overview table
This table shows what services are mainly delivered by the different levels of government.
| Services the Australian Government delivers | Services state and territory governments deliver |
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| Services local governments deliver*** | Services with shared delivery across levels of government |
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Note: This list of roles and responsibilities is not comprehensive and some responsibilities may change over time.
* The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a nationally based scheme jointly governed and funded by the Australian, state and territory governments. Delivery of the NDIS is the responsibility of the National Disability Insurance Agency, a Commonwealth Corporate Entity.
** Not all states have community visitors programs for disability (e.g. Tasmania, Western Australia).
*** Local governments are established by state and territory governments (except the ACT) to deliver a range of municipal services and infrastructure, which is determined by each state and territory government. Listed examples of key responsibilities of most local governments are not representative of the responsibilities of all local governments.
**** Not all state and territory governments have existing HACC programs.