• Janet Phillips
• Information and Research Services

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20 June 2008Commonwealth, state and territory governments share the responsibility for providing disability support services in Australia. Governments also provide a range of mainstream services that indirectly impact on people with disabilities, for example, various health programs. This mix of mainstream and disability-specific services at the local and federal level makes it difficult to get a clear picture of disability support, funding and services across the country. This Background Note provides an overview of government provided disability support and services in Australia. It includes background on Commonwealth, state and territory responsibilities, legislation and funding and provides links to some key national and international organisations in the disability area.