The National Disability Strategy (NDS) sets out a national policy framework for improving life for Australians with disability, their families and carers. It represents a commitment from all levels of government, industry and the community to a unified, national approach to policy and program development.
Selected category: Disability A-Z
National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA)
National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) is a national Disabled People's Organisation (DPO) that advocates federally for the human rights of people with disability, and their families, from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and non-English speaking...
National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF)
The National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) is a combined national voice for mental health consumers and carers. Members use their lived experience, understanding of the mental health system and communication skills to advocate by providing an...
People with Disabilities ACT (PWD ACT)
People with Disabilities ACT (PWD ACT) is a Peak consumer voice for people with disabilities in the ACT. It represents. promotes and supports the collective interests of people with disabilities, and works to bring about an inclusive society by advocating for the...
People with Disabilities WA (PWdWA)
People with Disabilities WA (PWdWA) was established in 1981, and provide non-legal advocacy to people with disabilities. Its advocacy services are available to any person with a disability. You do not have to be a member to access advocacy. All of the advocacy work...
Personal care
Personal care includes activities such as showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, managing medications and other general hygiene tasks.