The Family and Community Services portfolio is responsible for a broad range of social policy issues affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families, communities and individuals.

Centrelink is a government agency delivering a range of Commonwealth services to the Australian community.

National Disability Services is the national industry association for disability services, representing 600 not-for-profit organisations. NDS's members are located in every State and Territory in Australia and range in size from very small support groups to very large service providers.

Special Olympics is part of an international organisation providing year-round sports training and competition in a variety of sports for people with intellectual disability.

Education of students with disabilities. The Ministerial Advisory Committee undertakes a number of Statewide projects that have been approved by the Minister for Education