Word list

This list explains what the bold words in this document mean.

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Accessible

When housing is accessible it:

  • supports what you need
  • is easy to move around in.

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Bulletin

A bulletin is an important news item we share with the community.

It explains what we did in our meeting.

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Co-design

Co-design is when people work together to plan something new.

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Funding

Funding is money from the government that pays for services and supports.

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Justice system

Our justice system includes:

  • prisons
  • the courts
  • police
  • the law.

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Navigators

Navigators will help people with disability to:

  • learn about different supports
  • connect with experts
  • find and use the supports they need.

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NDIA Board

The NDIA Board is a group of people who make decisions about all parts of the NDIA.

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NDIS Review

The Australian Government checked the NDIS to find out what:

  • worked well
  • could be better.

They call it the NDIS Review.

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Participants

Participants are people with disability who take part in the NDIS.

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Psychosocial disability

A psychosocial disability affects your mental health.

It can affect how you:

  • think
  • feel
  • deal with other people.

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Reference Group

A Reference Group is a group of people who give us advice about a certain topic.