Part 1b – How we talk about disability

3 people beneath a disability icon inside a speech bubble.

People in the community told us different ways we could explain what disability is.

A law document that says 'UN Convention' and a thumbs up.

One way was to use the same words they use in the UN Convention.

A person pointing at themselves with one hand and pointing to a cross with their other hand.

But lots of people shared that it might cause problems if we only talk about disability in one way.

Some people might not fit the words we use.

A law document that says 'Act', a dollar sign and a badge that says 'New'.

We think the new Act should allow us to give funding for services that support all people with disability.

This includes people who can’t get support from the NDIS.

2 speech bubbles. Both show disability icons.

We think we won’t talk about disability in one way.

A dollar sign with an arrow pointing to a services icon.

But we might still give funding to services that are only for a certain group or type of disability.

What does this mean for people with disability?

A cross inside a change icon.

The services everyone receives now won’t change because of the new Act.

A giving a thumbs up and holding a document showing a services icon.

The new Act will mean we can create new kinds of services in the future.

A person supporting someone else.

This will help to make sure more people can get the support they need.

What does this mean for providers?

A cross inside a change icon.

The supports and services that providers deliver at the moment won’t change.