This report tracks more than 70 indicators across health, education, housing, justice and income, systematically using government data to examine outcomes for people with intellectual disability. The latest data shows inequities remain entrenched – and in some cases are worsening.

This article reports on research into the relationship between children receiving early intervention services and their later academic outcomes. The findings suggest that early intervention services for children younger than 3 years with moderate to severe developmental delays or disabilities had tangible academic benefits later in childhood.

People with intellectual disability in NSW have a much shorter life expectancy, averaging 67 years – 16 years below the state average. Outcomes are even poorer for people with Down syndrome, whose life expectancy is about 54 years. These findings reveal major health inequities and emphasise the need for targeted health, social and systemic interventions.

The Thriving Kids Advisory Group was tasked with providing advice to inform deliberations of all governments on a national model for Thriving Kids – towards delivering better outcomes for Australian children with additional developmental needs. This is the Advisory Group’s final report which consolidates advice for governments. It presents a national model for Thriving Kids.

This study explores how people influence accessibility for individuals with learning disabilities. Co‑researchers with learning disabilities examined the idea of “Accessible People” through discussion and creative activities. The research found that people can enhance or hinder accessibility and identified ten key traits such as openness, friendliness and good communication that help make spaces, activities and...