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Supporting capability building for disability care and support workers

Provider newsletter 15 October 2026

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What people told us about building good disability support

More than 860 people took part in the 2026 Disability Support Services (DSS) consultation, sharing their experiences and suggestions about what good support looks like. 

External Review shows improvements in funding and contracts management

A follow up external review into Disability Support Services (DSS) commercial management capability demonstrates that DSS has made significant improvements to governance, leadership, systems access, and commissioning.  

My Experiences Matter: New resources highlight the importance of meaningful care records

Disabled people and survivors of abuse in care have helped shape a new suite of resources that encourage disability support providers to think about the difference meaningful records can make in people's lives.

Provider newsletter 9 September 2026

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New national provider to deliver Cochlear Implant Programme

People with severe to profound hearing differences will benefit from strengthened support services following successful procurement of a national provider for the Cochlear Implant Programme.

Disability Support Services legislation progresses

The Disability Support Services Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament. It will now progress through the final stages of the parliamentary process, before becoming law.

Provider newsletter 19 August 2026

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Community update - 14 August

In this update we go over changes to the DSS Bill that have been made in response to public feedback.