Government and policy

A crucial step in building a more inclusive and accessible society is influencing government and policymakers to make positive change. Policy submissions to government inquiries can be an important part of this.

We believe strongly in co-designed solutions that centre the lived experience of people with disability. Our policy positions and government submissions involve close consultation with the CP community and other important stakeholders.

Browse CPA’s most recent policy submissions and other advocacy strategy documents below:

Submissions

NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee
Strengthening access to Exercise Physiology under the NDIS

November 2025

CPA’s submission to the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee highlighted the strong global evidence that Exercise Physiology is a safe, effective and cost-efficient intervention for people with cerebral palsy and complex disabilities—improving function, health and independence while reducing long-term care costs. CPA urged its continued and expanded recognition as a core allied health support within the NDIS

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NDIS Supports Rule (s10) Consultation
Ensuring fair access to assistive technology

July 2025

In response to the Department of Social Services’ consultation on the NDIS Supports Rule (Section 10), CPA called for clearer definitions, flexible support lists, and streamlined processes to ensure people with disability can access essential and emerging assistive technologies—particularly digital tools—without unnecessary barriers or delays.

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Strategic Examination of Research and Development
Advancing inclusive innovation in Disability, Age and Health Tech

April 2025

In response to the Australian Government’s review of Australia’s R&D system, CPA called for inclusive innovation in Disability, Age and Health Tech to be recognised as a national priority—emphasising investment in co-designed technologies, sovereign manufacturing, and translation of research into commercial outcomes that improve independence, participation and workforce inclusion for people with disability.

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CPActive disability activism
Blaze the Trail 2024 impact report

December 2024

CPActive’s campaign to build more inclusive school to work pathways for students with cerebral palsy has been led by, and for, young people with cerebral palsy. The last twelve months have been our biggest yet – check out our campaign wins and the latest campaign updates in our 2024 impact report.

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NDIS Position Paper
Developing a foundational supports strategy for children with CP

August 2024

In response to changes to the government’s reshaping of foundational supports for people with disability, CPA has brought together an alliance of leading service providers and peak disability sector bodies to propose a new, nationally consistent approach to early intervention for children at risk of CP and other emerging complex physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

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Committee on Community Services Prioritising early diagnosis and intervention

February 2024

CPA’s Early Diagnosis Clinics are a world-leading model for early detection and intervention of CP. We shared insights from this program, and our other early childhood expertise, with the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services’ inquiry into improving access to early childhood health and development checks.

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Committee on Education
Blazing a trail for inclusive education

February 2024

CPActive’s ‘Blaze the Trail’ campaign, co-designed and led by young people with disabilities, aims to secure real policy change towards a truly inclusive society. Details of the campaign were shared with the NSW Legislative Council’s inquiry into children and young people with disability in education.

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NDIS Review
Out-of-pocket costs of CP

August 2023

People with CP and their families face significant financial burdens due to disability-related costs, according to a survey of nearly 300 people. The CPA Research Institute findings were submitted to the landmark NDIS Review to indicate the ongoing out-of-pocket costs faced in particular by people with complex CP.

Disability Royal Commission
Vision for an inclusive Australia

December 2022

Pete Horsley, founder of CPA disability tech accelerator Remarkable, was invited to discuss technology’s role in enabling greater accessibility and inclusion as part of the Disability Royal Commission’s 31st public hearing, ‘Vision for an Inclusive Australia’.