Resources
Below are a selection of resources that may assist in finding out more about disability services, standards and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The NDIS Commission works with providers to improve the quality and safety of NDIS services and supports.
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
The following is an easy read guide to understanding why advocates are important and how you can contact one.
Getting help from an Advocate
The home page of the NDIS, with the latest news, information, and resources for people with disability, families, and carers.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability exist to improve the quality of life for people with an intellectual disability.
Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability
The Centre for Applied Disability Research (CADR) works to improve the wellbeing of Australians with disability by building understanding and sharing knowledge.
The Centre for Applied Disability Research
Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s carers, advocating on behalf of carers to influence policies and services at a national level.
Carers Australia
Carer Gateway is a national online and phone service that provides practical information and resources to support carers and help connect them with local support services.
Carer Gateway
Disability Gateway has information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers to find the support they need in Australia.
Australian Disability Strategy Hub
Organisations funded by the Commission have to show that their services and supports improve the lives of people with disability, their families and carers.
Disability Services Commission – Ensuring Quality
Every Australian Counts is the grassroots campaign that fought for the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and won. Every Australian Counts didn’t end with the introduction of the NDIS. The campaign continues to fight to make sure the NDIS delivers on its promise to people with disability.
Every Australian Counts – NDIS
Disability employment information and resources for individuals, employers and providers.