
News and updates


Have your say about a First Nations Disability Forum
Consultation on a First Nations Disability Forum is now open.
The Australian Government is seeking input on how a First Nations Disability Forum could be designed.

Supporting younger people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) toolkit
Aged care in Australia is not designed to support younger people under the age of 65.

Australia’s Disability Strategy gets an update We have updated Australia’s Disability Strategy to deliver better outcomes for people with disability.

Release of the National Autism Strategy 2025-31 Media release The Strategy aims to improve the quality of life for all Autistic people in a way that is meaningful to them.

National Carer Strategy
On 10 December 2024, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, released the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034.

NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee - Applications open
Applications are now open to be part of the new NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC). We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
Foundational Supports consultations close 5 December Share your input before 5 December to help decide what Foundational Supports will look like.

Online Information Session - Review of Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention
Join an online information session on 25 November to get the latest on the Review of Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention project.