Policy and advocacy

We work with networks to develop policy position statements about important issues with health care for people with intellectual disability.

We contribute to government processes by writing submissions and giving advice to support better policies and systems.

The voices of people with intellectual disability guide and strengthen our policy and advocacy work.


Read our policy position statements

Front cover of the Position statement on health workforce education and training to support people with intellectual disability. A photo of two young people with intellectual disability.
Position Statement on health workforce education and training to support people with intellectual disability

5 February 2026

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Read our submissions

Pre-Budget Submission title page. Photo of four people with intellectual disability laughing.
Budget must fund training in intellectual disability health care

5 February 2026

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Draft Pharmacist Capability Framework

18 December, 2025

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Review of the Disability Discrimination Act

13 November 2025

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The Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill

29 September, 2025

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National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards

24 September 2025

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Productivity Commission submission: delivering care more efficiently

18 August, 2025

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Productivity Commission submission: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review

30 July, 2025

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Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Submission

15 June, 2025

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Submission to the National Oral Health Plan

30 May 2025

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Review of Primary Health Network Business Model and Mental Health Flexible Funding Model

21 January, 2025

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Statement on government responses to the Disability Royal Commission

1 October, 2024

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Governments must act now on recommendations of Disability Royal Commission

20 June, 2024

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