Unpaid carers in Australia, comprising family members, friends, or community members, provide essential care to individuals within existing relationships. This form of caregiving extends to 3.0 million Australians. The Australian Government is developing a new National Carer Strategy and as part of that work they want to hear from carers across the country about what...

Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031 (ADS), launched in December 2021, is Australia’s national disability policy framework. This discussion paper is part of the government's review of the ADS and seeks feedback to make sure it is working as planned.

As part of a review of best practice in early childhood intervention to help practitioners, professionals and families ensure all children with developmental concerns have the best possible start in life, this paper provides a summary and analysis of the implications generated in consultations to date.

The Disability Royal Commission’s final report includes 222 recommendations aimed at all levels of government. This Australian Government Response includes responses to the 172 recommendations within the Australian Government’s primary or shared responsibility. It does not include responses to the 50 recommendations within state and territory governments’ primary responsibility.

The Department of Social Services is seeking feedback on program settings as part of the implementation and transition process towards a new specialist disability employment program. This paper outlines the proposed market structure that will underpin the program.