Important to know

What are mainstream and community supports?

Mainstream and community supports are the supports you get outside the NDIS. These are the supports available to everyone, whether or not they have a disability. You can get mainstream supports from government funded services. You can also get community supports from other services in your local community. If you have a disability, these supports can help you become as…

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Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031

We all benefit from a more inclusive Australia where everyone has the same opportunity to participate  both socially and economically. We know that people with disability achieve the best outcomes when they have access to the same services and facilities as the broader community, such as housing, healthcare, education, justice and community safety, shops, sports clubs, transport, websites and…

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Mental health and psychosocial disability

On this page: What is the mental health system responsible for? Examples�of treatment and care the mental health system should provide What are we responsible for? Examples of supports we may fund Example If you have a psychosocial disability, you may need regular or ongoing mental health treatment services. The mental health system is generally responsible for clinical services such…

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Disability Services

Other government disability services If you are not eligible for the NDIS or are not located in an area where the NDIS has rolled out, you will still be able to connect with existing Commonwealth and state and territory government disability services for your support needs. Find a government disability service near you Australian Government The Disability Gateway The Disability…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support

� Please check this page regularly for the latest information on the response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Contact information and important links Where can I find more information about the response to coronavirus (COVID-19)? Department of Health website Your national department of health website, for�state or territory specific information�. If you require translation or interpreting services, we recommend you use: National…

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Support for carers from other agencies

Support for carers from other agencies Department of Social Services (DSS) DSS provides information and links to a range of services available locally and across Australia, including services for people with disability and those who provide care. You can find more information on the DSS website about these topics: Disability and Carers Programs and Services Supporting Carers Carer Gateway Carer…

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