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Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Young People in Nursing Homes National Alliance (PDF - 3774k)

Submission DR1061 for Disability Care And Support View full list


developing and sustaining effective networks and partnerships with all areas of the welfare. ... final approval and/or negotiation or review. The Lifetime Support Coordinator should be.

Date received: 28 Jul 2011

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland (PDF - 184k)

Submission DR1058 for Disability Care And Support View full list


NDIS would fund ‘job readiness’ programs (such as the ‘Transition to Work’ program in NSW) and other specialised employment services. ... The Job Network specialist employment services therefore must have benchmarks

Date received: 20 Jul 2011

Aboriginal Disability Network (PDF - 240k)

Submission DR1047 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Source: Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Key Indicators 2005; Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision. ... or insensitive way but a matter of fact way.

Date received: 20 Jun 2011

National People with Disabilities and Carer Council (PDF - 298k)

Submission DR1026 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Independent advocacy will ensure that the rights of people with disability are safeguarded. ... 3. Governance and Administrative arrangements 3.1 Appeal processes The Council endorses the establishment of an independent statutory officer to review

Date received: 2 Jun 2011

Queensland Government (PDF - 151k)

Submission DR1031 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Agreement (Dec 2013) • National Health Reforms (including reforms to disability, aged and community care) • Aged Care also the subject of a Commission inquiry • Henry Tax Review • Review of GST Distribution. ... Consideration of fiscal adjustment

Date received: 31 May 2011

SA Council on Intellectual Disability (PDF - 3950k)

Submission DR1016 for Disability Care And Support View full list


necessary for system change of this magnitude: independent and conflict of interest-free. ... that is variously referred to as independent support coordination, personal agents, or independent.

Date received: 26 May 2011

National Council on Intellectual Disability (PDF - 388k)

Submission DR1000 for Disability Care And Support View full list


National Council on Intellectual Disability endorses the submission by the Disability Advocacy Network of Australia (DANA). ... There should be an independent Ombudsman for complaints and systemic review of issues; the Ombudsman must present an annual

Date received: 24 May 2011

Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) Ltd (PDF - 480k)

Submission DR1010 for Disability Care And Support View full list


supported by NDIA case managers and DSOs will lead to a reduction in the need for independent advocacy support. ... protection afforded by our administrative review, human rights and justice systems being among those

Date received: 23 May 2011

Victorian Government (PDF - 2433k)

Submission DR996 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Review of decisions under an NDIS. The Victorian Government supports the development of a robust, transparent, decision‑making and review process under an NDIS. ... This work includes development of:. > a National Quality Framework including the

Date received: 23 May 2011

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) (PDF - 436k)

Submission DR982 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Arguably the current support system is at odds with the broad obligations imposed by Article 19 and Article 26 CRPD with respect to independent living and habilitation / rehabilitation. ... The commitment to individually tailored support is in line with

Date received: 16 May 2011