National Disability Data Asset

One Asset, many potential uses

One Asset, many potential uses

Pending agreement from Disability Ministers, the National Disability Data Asset will aim to give a more complete picture of the life experiences of people with disability – to see, hear and understand people with disability as a diverse community with specific needs and goals.

More about the National Disability Data Asset

These videos feature Dr Ben Gauntlett in his capacity as Disability Discrimination Commissioner from 2019-2023 and Belinda Drew in her former capacity as CEO of Community Services Industry Australia.

A young man with a disability smiles with his arm around a family member
A support worker talks to her participant
A researcher takes notes while on a phone call
A meeting of local government staff

The National Disability Data Asset could bring benefits to a range of users

The National Disability Data Asset in Easy Read

How the National Disability Data Asset is planned to work

Linking datasets together

Improving data quality and comparability 

 

Creating a wide range of new insights through analysing the data in the National Disability Data Asset

Making insights from the data accessible to audiences while protecting privacy

Placing a very high importance on safeguarding data and protecting privacy throughout the process

News and Project Updates

National Disability Data Asset Partners

National Disability Data Asset Partners

The Department of Social Services, in partnership with the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Australian Institute of Health and Welfare are leading this phase of the National Disability Data Asset.

The National Disability Data Asset will be co-designed and co-governed with state and territory governments, and the disability sector.

Pilot Disability Advisory Council

The National Disability Data Asset Pilot was informed by the Disability Advisory Council. The Council engaged with the disability community about the National Disability Data Asset and provided guidance to the project.

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