This collection contains fact sheets, frequently asked questions and flowcharts about the Medicare services available for complex neurodevelopmental conditions and eligible disabilities.
THEY Inclusion Services has long been at the heart of disability support in Victoria, delivering person-centred programs that empower individuals and build strong community connections. With a proud history of…
From 3 October 2025, participants, nominees and plan managers need to submit claims within 2 years of a support’s start date. Before this change, there was no time limit. This…
Parent Pathways is a free, voluntary Australian Government service that provides personalised assistance and financial support to eligible parents and carers as they work towards their personal, study or work…
When Minister Mark Butler announced at National Press Club on 20th August plans to create a new early intervention program called Thriving Kids (TK), it was both a surprise (even…
A University of Sydney study has found 60 per cent of people living with a disability don’t have an emergency plan. Researchers say people with disabilities need to be included…
The early years of the COVID-19pandemic were hard for most people, but they hit people with disabilities especially hard. Research across a variety of disciplines has documented disproportionate negative impacts
Art and music therapies will continue to be available to people with disability under the National Disability Insurance Scheme where there is evidence it will provide beneficial outcomes. The…
The report highlights the need for urgent, coordinated action to move away from outdated housing models and invest in contemporary, accessible homes that reflect the needs and preferences of people…
A report on a fifth phase of research carried out with newly arrived refugees in Australia explores the lived experiences of refugees with disability. Research on the experiences of refugees…
Announced in August, the 11 members of the NDIS Reform Advisory Committee come from disability communities across Australia. They join Committee Co-Chairs El Gibbs and Dougie Herd. The Committee was…
Disability advocate Jono Bredin was excited to be invited to speak about inclusive housing at a summit in Canberra this month. But the Melbourne resident, who lives with cerebral palsy,…
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