A new Commonwealth individual disability advocacy program

Closes 16 Jan 2026

Opened 17 Nov 2025

Contact

DisabilityAdvocacyReforms@health.gov.au

Overview

Welcome to our consultation page for a new Commonwealth individual disability advocacy program.

We are seeking your input on the design of the new program. We want to make it more sustainable, culturally safe, and easier to use and access. 

Please click Consultation Material below for more information about what we have heard and what we think the new program could look like.

Have your say

We invite you to make a submission to help shape the future of the new Commonwealth Individual Disability Advocacy Program by clicking 'Have your say' below.

You can choose to respond to guided questions, or to make a written submission, or both. 

We encourage you to share your submission in whatever format works best and is most comfortable for you. 

Consultation Material

Consultation Paper

Consultation Paper - PDF

Consultation Paper - word document

Consultation Paper - Easy read - PDF

Consultation Paper - Easy read - word document

Auslan videos will be made available shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Program Policy Paper

Program Policy Paper - PDF

Program Policy Paper - word document

Auslan videos will be made available shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

If you need support

You can email DisabilityAdvocacyReforms@health.gov.au if you:

  • If you require support to access the questionnaire (including word document version, paper copies or telephone assistance)
  • If you need more information about other ways to engage in this consultation,
  • If you have any other questions or concerns

If the questions in the survey raise any concerns or uncomfortable feelings for you or someone you are helping, you can seek support from free services such as:

  • Lifeline online or by calling 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue online or by calling 1300 22 4636
  • Kids helpline online or by calling 1800 55 1800

To report abuse or neglect contact the free National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline:

If you require translation services, you can visit Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National

 

Have your say

Audiences

  • Carers and guardians
  • Community groups
  • Families

Interests

  • Disability community