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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) details the recognised rights of people with disability; you can read the convention on the UN’s website.
Child Disability Assistance Payment
This is an annual payment to help with the cost of caring for a child with disability. You might be able to get the payment if you get a Carer Allowance.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Safety Net
If you spend a lot of money on medicines, you may be able to get them cheaper or free through this scheme. Talk with your pharmacist about how to track the cost of all your medicines and get a PBS Safety Net card. Find out what medicines are covered and how to apply for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Safety Net.
Disabled People’s Organisations Australia
The Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO) Australia promotes the human rights and freedoms of all people with disability.
Disability Support Pension
You may be eligible for the Disability Support Pension to provide you with long-term (ongoing) financial support if you are aged over 16 with a physical, intellectual or mental condition that stops you from working.
Medicare Safety Net
If you need to see a doctor or get tests regularly, the Medicare Safety Net helps to lower your costs. When you spend over a certain amount in a year, you will get some of the money back. If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you’re eligible for the Medicare Safety Net.
Medicare
Medicare is an Australian Government program that gives free or subsidised (cheaper for you) treatment from doctors and other health professionals, and in hospitals.
Low Income Health Care Card
If you’re on a low income, this concession card provides cheaper healthcare and some other discounts.
Thrive Project
This project aims to remove some of the barriers, confusion, complexity and stress that families and children with disability face when navigating the systems they interact with.
My Home: Individualised Living
This resource hub provides information to promote people living a good life with a focus on Individualised Living.