This study examines skills production and utilisation for the disability sector to provide an assessment of the adequacy of current modes of skills acquisition for disability support workers.

An independent collection of baseline data from trial participants and other relevant stakeholders to allow an assessment of the conditions within the Goldfields around the time of the introduction of the CDC. This report details the findings arising from the qualitative baseline data collection.

This paper integrates the evidence relating to attraction, retention and skill shortages in the aged care workforce, and provides recommendations of the steps the sector could take to achieve a skilled and sustainable workforce which is able meet the care needs of older Australians both now and into the future.

This final report of the evaluation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme trial sites reports on key themes and outcomes related to disability services and supports. It concludes that the Scheme has been designed on sound fundamentals and is delivering the desired outcomes, with some qualifications.