COVID-19 support for Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients
Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients may soon receive a text message through the Australian Government regarding COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
Funding boost to make workplaces more accessible Media release
The Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to boosting employment for Australians with disability by increasing funding for Auslan services and building…
Towards a National Autism Strategy
We’re developing a National Autism Strategy to help improve life outcomes for autistic people across Australia.
NDIS Appeals case numbers slashed Media release
New figures reveal National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants are now getting faster, fairer access to the disability supports they need, Minister for the NDIS,…
Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables review providing better, continued support for Australians living with disability Media release
The Albanese Labor Government has ensured continued support for people living with disability through the successful delivery of the Social Security (Tables for the Assessment…
Government doubles investment in systemic disability advocacy by $11.2 million Media release
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to double funding for systemic disability advocacy, with an additional $11.2 million allocated to the…
Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework annual report released
The Outcomes Framework is a key action under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (the Strategy). The Strategy is a plan to make life better for people with disability.
Australian-first National Guideline to better support autistic children Media release
Autistic children and their families will be better supported with Australia’s first national practice guidelines to promote the early development of autistic children, their…
Government supports future young leaders with a new program delivered by Children and Young People with Disability Media release
The Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, today awarded funding of $797,587 to Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) to deliver a new disability…
Disability Ministers from around Australia set priorities for the year ahead Media release
Disability Ministers came together in Canberra last Friday to set collective priorities for the year ahead, focused on improving the lives of people with disability.