New public transport accessibility standards now in effect
Australia’s Disability Strategy
New accessibility requirements for public transport have commenced, supporting safer, easier and more accessible journeys for people with disability.
News and updates
Care for a carer this Carers Week
Event
National Carers Week, from 11 to 17 October, is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the more than 3 million Australians who provide unpaid care to a family…
Disability Inclusion Guide for Local Government updated
Australia’s Disability Strategy
A practical guide to help Australian councils make communities more inclusive.
Share your experience
Australia’s Disability Strategy
An independent evaluation of Australia’s Disability Strategy is underway. People with disability, families, carers and kin are invited to share their experiences and help inform…
Disability Update Newsletter
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has created a newsletter to share information with people with disability and their families and supporters.
NDIS Reform consultation open
Have your say on the proposed design of a new NDIS support coordination and connection service.
Have your say on new NDIS planning and support rules
We are working with NDIS participants, families, carers and the disability community to shape these changes.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) Commissioning Public Consultation Paper
The department is seeking feedback from people with disability, families, carers, advocates, providers, workers and other stakeholders on what good SIL supports look like and…
Young voices shaping Australia’s future through ABC Heywire
Young people with disability have important stories to tell.
ABC seeks storytellers for International Day of People with Disability
The Australian Government is partnering with the ABC to support emerging content makers with disability for International Day of People with Disability.