Intellectual and developmental disability
Alternative labels
Learning disability
Intellectual disability
Journal article
The organisational characteristics that enable successful employment transition for people with intellectual disabilities
This qualitative study investigated how social enterprises are able to facilitate people with intellectual disability transitioning to open employment. It found that key organisational characteristics included a variety of roles and workplace environments and dedicated staff support roles.
Journal article
Workplace structures and culture that support the wellbeing of people with an intellectual disability
This research explored the organisational characteristics contributing to positive wellbeing for workers with intellectual disability. It found the key elements were: diversity of roles, customised training and task matching, flexible rosters, a range of workplace environments and providing tailored support.
Evaluation
Evaluation of My Rights Matter: a program to change understanding, skills and policy about supported decision making
This evaluation report reviews the operation and effectiveness of the My Rights Matter program, which aimed to promote supported decision making by people with intellectual disability. The report reflects on the overall success and learnings from the program.
Evaluation
Bold delivers: monitoring and evaluation of the Primary Care Enhancement Program Pilot
An evaluation of the Primary Care Enhancement Program (PCEP) pilot in 2024. The PCEP is an initiative under the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability and aims to increase the skills and ability of GPs and other health professionals to deliver effective health care; for people with intellectual disability; and...
Report
Better, safer, more sustainable: how to reform NDIS housing and support
According to this report the NDIS is failing tens of thousands of profoundly disabled Australians. Instead of having genuine choice over where they live, who they live with, and who provides their support, people with profound disability are often left with only one option – group homes – where they are at high risk of violence, abuse, and...