The Australian Government is making a National Housing and Homelessness Plan. Inclusion Australia wrote a submission talking about barriers to safe, affordable and inclusive housing for people with an intellectual disability.
Consumer Affairs Victoria has commenced reviews of its Funded Services programs, including financial counselling and renter services, and the Domestic Building Legal Service. Public engagement will commence shortly and there will be multiple opportunities for stakeholders to contribute to this work to inform how programs can evolve to meet future needs and challenges. Information about … Continued
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is set to replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), offering an opportunity to improve administrative review processes. However, several crucial aspects need refinement to ensure fairness and accessibility, particularly for individuals navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In response, DANA has put forward key recommendations to modify the bill … Continued
Inclusion Australia have made a submission to the Department of Social Services (DSS) about the Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission. In their submission, they talked about what the Government must do to support the rights of people with an intellectual disability.
The Summer Foundation submission on the exposure draft of the Bill for the new Aged Care Act.
The National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) welcomed the release of the NDIS Review and the intentions behind some of the recommendations made for psychosocial disability.
Council invites Golden Plains Shire community members to share their thoughts and have their say on the updated Disability Action Plan 2025-2029 (the Plan). Designed as a blueprint for fostering a more inclusive and accessible environment for living, working, and recreation, the Plan outlines key actions aimed at breaking down barriers faced by people with … Continued
The Government want your feedback on the draft National Autism Strategy. This is a draft Strategy which has not yet been agreed by Government. Following feedback through the public consultation process the draft Strategy will be further refined and it is expected the final Strategy will be presented to Government by the end of 2024. … Continued
A group of National Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) believe the changes announced in Federal Parliament to amend the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013, can only work if people with disability and our families, supporters, communities and organisations are front and centre in their design, with the appropriate foundations in place.