This report summarises findings and insights from research undertaken by PWDA between March and May 2023. The research, which comprised surveys of people with disability in Australia, was designed to better understand people’s experiences with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

This study seeks to build understanding about how young people with cognitive impairment can be supported to develop skills to express their will and preferences and make decisions. The project identifies the policy, organisational arrangements and practices that respect and support the evolving capacity of young people with cognitive impairment to express their will and...

Everyone has the right to make decisions. People with cognitive impairment may need additional support. This project reviewed existing research on supported decision-making and developed a Principles and Guide to best implement supported decision-making.

On the 18 February 2015 the Northern Territory Parliament passed an amendment to the Care and Protection Act 2007 (NT) establishing a scheme of permanent care orders for children and young people on other long-term orders under the Act. Of key interest for this article is the issue of cultural identity. Introduction The Act does...