Report
Specialist Disability Accommodation in the social housing sector: policy and practice
This research explores the complex interaction between the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) program and the social housing sector, including participants’ experience of accessing these homes and the extent to which the homes are equipped with assistive technology.
Briefing paper
Health policy and equity
Good health is not guaranteed for all Australians. The authors of this paper argue that policy must address issues of access and appropriate care so no one is left behind.
Journal article
Women’s experiences of accessing individualized disability supports: gender inequality and Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme
This article draws on data collected in an exploratory study about the experiences of women seeking disability support through the NDIS. The objectives were to identify possible gendered barriers to applying for and receiving adequate support through the NDIS, and to suggest directions for future larger-scale research.
Discussion paper
The state of play in human service mapping services accessed by people with a disability
This paper was commissioned to better understand how service mapping can support decision-making related to human services but focussed on services accessed by people with disability.
Report
How is the disability sector faring? A report from National Disability Services’ annual market survey 2020
This survey provides insight into service-provider’s perceptions of the NDIS, the operating environment for the sector and financial sustainability. The 2019 survey found the operating environment for the sector, particularly prices, have improved on previous years. However, there continues to be uncertainty and concern about the sustainability of organisations within the NDIS.