Young people and the NDIS Joel Darbyshire Graduate – NDIS Launch Transition Agency.
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Young people and the NDIS
Joel DarbyshireGraduate – NDIS Launch Transition Agency
Introduction•What an NDIS means to me
How you can be heard•NDIS Advisory Group•Your Say•Co-design•Town Hall Forums•Learning from the first stage
Overview
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A National Disability Insurance Scheme will give all Australians the peace of mind to know that if they,
or a family member, have or acquire a disability that leaves them needing daily assistance with
everyday life, they will be supported.
“One of the biggest reforms to our social safety net that we've seen since the introduction of Medicare” Jenny Macklin, Minister for Disability Reform, April
2012
National Disability Insurance Scheme
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The Scheme will:– Assist individuals to identify goals and aspirations
and to develop comprehensive plans to achieve those goals
– Fund reasonable and necessary supports– Better link individuals to mainstream services and
assist services – Direct investment towards evidence based
interventions– Assist in reducing social constraints of disability
What will an NDIS do?
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NDIS Advisory Group
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• Established by the Australian Government
• Draw on their knowledge and connections
• Provides specialist advice on the development
and design of the NDIS
• www.yoursay.ndis.gov.au• A forum to present your views on design
elements of the scheme • Space to share your stories and experiences• The NDIS Advisory Group has commenced
asking design questions about the scheme and seeking your feedback
Your Say
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• Co-design is a process working with people to explore what
people want in a system, what is possible and what is viable
• It means local involvement, small representative groups,
detailed focus questions and facilitated with the help of
people with disability
Co-design
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Town Hall Forums
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• For general public
• Updates on progress
• Dates will be on announced on the website
• www.ndis.gov.au
Learning from the first stage
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If you live in one of the launch locations and
participate in the first stage you can tell us
about your experience of the NDIS.
•Did you know about what we are doing?
•Have you participated in ‘Your Say’ or emailed us?
•How else would you like to participate?
ndisenquiries@fachsia.gov.au
Questions for you about engaging with NDIS
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