Building a strong ecosystem of disability supports

Media release
The Australian Government is committed to a better Australia for people with disability and will make key investments for both National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and non-participants.

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Beyond Linking Program

This program can support you to become independent and engage in social, economic and civic life.

Blind Bats

Blind Bats offers an all-inclusive activities program for participation in various sporting activities.

Scope - Employment Solutions

Scope assists people with disabilities to prepare for employment, find a job and join the workforce.

Fill the Gap

Eating Disorders Families Australia’s Fill the Gap program provides free tailored online counselling and peer support for those who are caring for someone with an eating disorder. The service is provided via videoconference with professional, lived-experience counsellors so carers can access help nation-wide.

Centre for Disability Studies – Complex Care Service

The Complex Care Service is for adults with intellectual disability who have complex health needs and can’t get these met by another service. The service includes nurse led multidisciplinary health assessments, healthcare plans, advice, and referrals. Services are in person or using telehealth.

Scope - Social and Community Participation

Scope offers a range of community sports, arts and social programs to help you participate in activities that you enjoy.

Release of the NDIS Review report

The Australian Government has released the final report of the Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

A guide to the NDIS Review report is available, as well as a set of fact sheets and frequently asked questions. Easy Read versions are available.

One of the main goals of the NDIS Review was to put people with disability back at the centre of the NDIS.

OZeWAI

OZeWai have information and online workshops that show you how to utilise digital accessibility tools and explore innovative approaches to digital accessibility and inclusion.

ACT Workshop: Resources for Private Guardians

The ACT Government is holding a workshop to seek feedback on resources they are developing for private guardians.

A key deliverable under Australia’s Disability Strategy’s Safety Targeted Action Plans for the ACT, these resources focus on the role of guardians, their responsibilities and supported decision-making.

The workshop will be held on 1 December 2013 and is open to people with experience with private guardianship, including: