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A man with intellectual disability having his ears checked by a health worker.

Health: Disability Royal Commission progress report update

We know there is a lot more to do to improve the health of people with intellectual disability.

Hands holding and pointing at Disability Royal Commission pamphlets.

Keeping track of the Disability Royal Commission recommendations

We know there is a lot more to do to improve the lives of people with intellectual disability.

A young man with intellectual disability standing in a white room and singing.

What Self-Determination Means to Me – James Carey

19 December 2025

James Carey shares his story showing self determination in action, defining what self determination means to him.

A group of people posing for a photo. The people include NSW legislators, CID staff members, and members of the CID advocacy group.

The Advocacy Group visits NSW Parliament House

19 September 2025

The CID Advocacy group members and CID staff visited the NSW Parliament House on to learn how parliament …

A group of people sitting in a sensory room.

What is a sensory room?

A sensory space is a quiet room where people can go to get away from sensory overload.

Len speaking to the camera.

Len’s Story

In this video Len shares his story. He wants to help other people see what is possible.

Headshots for Mark Butler (Labor), Anne Ruston (The Coalition) and Jordon Steele-John (The Greens).

How the parties responded to Our Health Still Counts

People with intellectual disability said to the political parties “Our Health STILL Counts”! Here is what the parties have …

Michael Sullivan, a man with Down syndrome, speaks at a podium with AAP and 9 News microphones. He is surrounded by politicians and other important people.

A tribute to Michael Sullivan

CID is deeply saddened to share the passing of our former Chair and Board Member Michael “MJ” Sullivan …

A mum and her son with Down syndrome embrace. The text Our Health Still Counts is to the side.

Our Health Still Counts campaign updates

We have some exciting updates from the Our Health Still Counts campaign!