TeamHealth

TeamHEALTH provide services and support to Territorians who have a mental health concern or are vulnerable and disadvantaged with healthcare, housing, employment and training.

100 scholarships awarded to Australian disability leaders

Media release

The Albanese Labor Government has awarded 100 scholarships as part of its $2 million investment to develop disability leaders across the country.

Read more about: 100 scholarships awarded to Australian disability leaders

2022 International Day of People with Disability Ambassadors announced

Media release

The Albanese Labor Government remains committed to highlighting and improving the lives of people living with disability and has chosen seven prominent Australians as ambassadors for this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Saturday 3 December.

Read more about: 2022 International Day of People with Disability Ambassadors announced

National Disability Data Asset

Commonwealth, state and territory governments are working together with the disability community to create a National Disability Data Asset (NDDA).

Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031: Consultation to inform the Strategy Guides

Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Australian Government is developing two new guides as part of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.

Have your say at Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum

Australia’s Disability Strategy
Join us online on 2 and 3 November 2022 for the live stream of Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum.

$139.9 million funding extension for projects improving the lives of all people with disability

Media release
The Australian Government will provide funding of $139.9 million to extend 389 projects aimed at building the individual capacity and increasing the social, economic and community participation of people with disability.

Read more about: $139.9 million funding extension for projects improving the lives of all people with disability

Local Area Coordinators (LACs)

Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan.

$20 million to help employers hire people living with disability

Media release
Businesses will be better supported to break down barriers to employment with $20 million in grant funding to ensure more Australians living with disability, who want to work, have the opportunity to do so.

Read more about: $20 million to help employers hire people living with disability

Disability Gateway Evaluation Report

Event

An independent evaluation of the initial 12 months of the Disability Gateway service has been completed and considered whether the service is meeting the needs of people with disability, their families and carers. The evaluation findings are available here.