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Department of Social Services (Australia)
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Strategy
National Autism Strategy 2025–2031
Developed through a co-design process, the strategy provides a framework for improving the life outcomes for all Autistic people in the years ahead in a way that is meaningful to them. It includes a vision, goal, guiding principles and commitments. The strategy foundations include the human rights model of disability, strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, and...
Report
Reviewing implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle 2021–23
This series of reports reviews the progress of the respective state and territory governments in implementing the full intent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023. The reviews map progress and gaps, highlight governments’ reform successes and hold governments accountable to their efforts in...
Discussion paper
Options for a First Nations disability forum
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability recommended establishing a forum through which governments and First Nations people with disability could work together to improve support. This engagement paper provides information about the proposed forum and invites submissions from the public.
Strategy
National carer strategy 2024-2034
The strategy highlights the social and economic contributions of Australia's 3 million informal and unpaid carers, emphasising their need for greater recognition, support, and empowerment. It provides a framework for co-designing, developing and delivering actions to improve the lives of carers. Next steps for the strategy are laid out in the accompanying action plan.
Strategy
Not-for-profit sector development blueprint
This Blueprint sets out a ten year vision, framework, core initiatives and implementation approach for a thriving Not-for-profit sector that supports Australia’s people, communities and environment. Developed independently, the blueprint is structured to enable the sector's operational, regulatory and people-led, purpose-driven environments to thrive.