Over the past six months, the Australian Government has been hearing from carers about what is important to them, including what supports and services they need to participate fully in society and fulfil their caring roles. This draft strategy invites feedback from people who wish to comment on the development of the final National Carer...

This review investigates the appropriateness, efficiency and effectiveness of the Reconnect program, which targets the early intervention and prevention of youth homelessness. The review finds Reconnect is effective but would benefit from stronger integration with other systems and enhanced data reporting and monitoring.

The report details feedback received during public consultation on proposed changes to the way supports and services funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are defined. The report summarises the feedback and notes changes made in response. Overall, feedback suggests that the list approach to supports and services is too broad and too prescriptive.

This paper focuses on the design of information, advice and supports aimed at helping to build the capacity of all people with disability, and where appropriate their families, carers and kin, to fully participate in the community, and to make decisions and advocate on issues that affect them.

This Roadmap highlights the key actions all governments will take in 2024 and 2025 to build the foundations and deliver on commitments for the disability and National Disability Insurance Scheme reform agenda.