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.
News and updates
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.
Championing Inclusive Parenting: Compare the Parents
Australia’s Disability Strategy
As a 2025 sponsor of the Focus on Ability Film Festival, Australia’s Disability Strategy highlights Compare the Parents, a compelling short film by self-advocacy group…
Building Inclusion: Australia's Disability Strategy podcast series
Australia’s Disability Strategy
Building Inclusion: Australia’s Disability Strategy is a six-part podcast series promoting the voices of disability inclusion in Australia.
Co‑Chairs appointed to support the independent evaluation of Australia’s Disability Strategy
Australia’s Disability Strategy
The independent evaluation of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (the Strategy) is being supported by a dedicated Steering Committee, co-chaired by Sharon Boyce and Kira…
Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum 2026: Health, safeguarding and accessible participation
Australia’s Disability Strategy
Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum 2026 was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 24 and 25 February, bringing together people with disability, community…