The Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) Expert Advisory Group met online on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
The meeting focused on:
- CALD engagement insight report
- publishing details of the CALD Expert Advisory Group on the NDIS website
- the CALD Strategy 2024-2028 action review.
CALD Engagement Insight Report
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) shared a report about CALD community experiences with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The report was based on engagement with the community between October and December 2025.
The NDIA asked:
- if members wanted to get a new report at each meeting.
- for feedback on the report.
Members provided feedback:
It is important to report what participants are saying about the NDIS.
Members suggested changes that would make the report easier to understand.
CALD Expert Advisory Group website content
The NDIA shared a proposal to publish information about the CALD Expert Advisory Group on the NDIS website.
This would include:
- the role of the group
- a list of members
- summaries of formal meetings.
Members supported the proposal to publish details of the CALD Expert Advisory Group on NDIS website.
CALD Strategy 2024-2028 action review
The NDIA shared an update on the review of the CALD Strategy.
The action plan under the CALD Strategy is being reviewed to:
- Clarify some actions.
- Align actions with the reforms to the NDIS
The NDIA will continue working with Members on the action review outside of the formal meetings.
Members provided feedback:
- It is important for the NDIA to continue to focus on actions in the CALD Strategy.
- Actions should be made relevant for new and old ways of planning.
Next meeting
The CALD Expert Advisory Group's next formal meeting is on Tuesday 2 June 2026.
