Australian Government overhauls Disability Support Fund rules for universities with new governance and inclusion requirements
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The Australian Government has updated the Disability Support Fund (DSF) guidelines for universities, effective 1 July 2026. Signed by Minister for Education Jason Clare on 25 May 2026, the changes introduce new requirements around disability governance, inclusion strategies, and reporting. Following increased DSF funding committed in the 2024–25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, universities will now need to demonstrate that people with disability are guiding how funds are spent, supported by clear, publicly available strategies. Most new requirements apply from the 2027 grant year, giving providers time to prepare.
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The amendments build on the Government's 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook commitment to significantly increase DSF funding.
With more money flowing, universities will need to show that people with disability are guiding how it is spent, supported by clear, publicly available strategies.
The Australian Government has updated the Disability Support Fund (DSF) guidelines for universities, effective 1 July 2026. The changes, signed by Minister Jason Clare on 25 May 2026, introduce new requirements around disability governance, inclusion stra
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