Committee to inquire into the NDIA

Media release
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will inquire into the capability and culture of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Committee Chair Libby Coker MP said today.

Creating job opportunities for people living with disability in the visitor economy

Media release

The Albanese Labor Government will create more employment opportunities for Australians living with disability by connecting them with meaningful work in the visitor economy.

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and Tourism Minister Don Farrell today announced $3.3 million to establish a Visitor Economy Disability Pilot to help people living with disability secure sustained jobs in tourism.

Closing the gap in disability employment with the Business Council of Australia

Media release

The Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to closing the gap on disability employment, by committing to work on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Business Council of Australia to see more Australians living with disability who want to work get access to meaningful and sustained employment.

Almost a quarter of working-aged people with disability who are not in the labour force intend to work or look for work. However, 93 per cent of unemployed people aged 15-64 with disability experience difficulties in finding employment.

Accessible COVID Resources

The Council for Intellectual Disability provides people with intellectual disability information addressing concerns about all aspect of COVID-19 and the ways it impacts their lives.

ACON - People with Disability

ACON is a New South Wales based health promotion organisation specialising in HIV prevention, HIV support and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) health.

ACT Find-a-health service

The ACT find-a-health service is an online directory of health services available throughout the Australian Capital Territory. To search for respite services you can type in ‘respite’ and narrow your search by suburb.

ACT Mental Health

There are a range of mental health services offered in the ACT. This includes emergency assistance, support groups, counselling services and treatment options for adults, children and teenagers suffering from a mental illness. Services are also offered to support to carers. For urgent support and assistance call 1800 629 354.

Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion

Advocacy for Disability Access and Inclusion helps families to access healthcare services.

Amaze

Amaze has put together a one-stop-shop that you can access for independent evidence-based information, advice and assistance to help all people with autism, their families, professionals and the NDIA.

Aussie Deaf Kids

If your child is deaf or hard of hearing you can access a range of resources through the Aussie Deaf Kids website. There are also a range of online support groups that you can join.