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 below:

Submissions

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 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.

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’.