Recent reforms in the disability sector through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will allocate funding to individuals who will be able to exercise greater control over its use. More people with disabilities will be able to access support to move from congregate care, group homes, their parents’ home or unstable housing to more independent...

Introduction NDS is pleased to present the first State of the Disability Sector report. Far-reaching reforms are under way – or on the horizon – in the disability sector. Organisations face large planning and investment decisions. This report is designed to assist CEOs and directors of NDS member organisations to further their mission in this...

This Inquiry is about ensuring people with disability have an equal right to make decisions for themselves. It is about respecting people’s dignity, autonomy and independence, while supporting them to make their own decisions, where such support is needed. The report makes 55 recommendations for reforms intended to better provide people with disability equal recognition...

Utilising in-depth interviews, this paper explores the role of urban planning in addressing equity of movement and accessibility within the Adelaide CBD. While it was evident that there has been some consideration of disabled-people in planning, this research highlights continuing physical barriers, such as footpaths and disabled toilets, problems with access into buildings, and inadequate...

The draft Premises Standards are intended to make public buildings more accessible for people with mobility, vision and hearing impairments. If introduced, the Premises Standards will have a widespread impact, improving building accessibility for new buildings and existing buildings undergoing significant upgrades. In addition to providing better access to buildings, the Premises Standards are also...