The inquiry has determined that there is considerable agreement around the need to develop less complex, nationally consistent rules and regulations relating to the use of motorised mobility devices. Based on evidence provided to the committee during its inquiry, the committee suggests that there is a high level of agreement amongst stakeholders in relation to…
The challenges for both participants and service providers to transition to a market-led service delivery model cannot be underestimated. Creating a participant enabling environment and developing a competitive marketplace is vital to the success of the Scheme. However, during the course of this inquiry, the committee heard that the NDIA, as the lead market steward, … Continued
This series of practical guides have been developed to explore key NDIS operational requirements in a format that is useful to service providers operating under the NDIS. Guides are available for download in PDF and Word formats and include ‘Practical Guide to Scheduled Plan Reviews’ and ‘Practical Guide to Unscheduled Plan Reviews’ amongst others.
The laws and processes that protect people from unlawful discrimination. Relevant case studies are used to demonstrate discrimination that is legal and illegal and follows outcomes through the decisions taken by the courts or tribunals. It also includes a step by step guide in making a complaint and what happens when you make a complaint.
It is against the law for people to be treated unfairly because of their disability, unless there are particular circumstances. This booklet discusses the laws and processes that protect people from unlawful discrimination in Victoria. It includes case studies that outline findings against discrimination in a range of settings – at work or accessing education or other goods and services. It also includes a step by step guide on how to make a complaint and what process and outcomes you may expect.
The Housing Hub is a new way for people with disability to find suitable housing. The Housing Hub advertises vacancies for all types of housing that may be relevant to people who have disability – specialist disability accommodation (SDA), disability-friendly private rentals, supported residential services (SRS) and more.
Every four years, the Australian Government is required to report to an international Committee of independent experts known as the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to outline the steps it is taking to implement the convention. The Committee then assesses Australia’s performance and provides comment on what further work still needs to … Continued
This report summarises the major themes raised by people with disability and their families and carers, Australian Disability Enterprises, employers of people with disability, peak bodies and other interested stakeholders, during the recent consultations on the development of the Government’s supported employment policy Supported employment plays a vital role in improving the social and economic participation … Continued
This is a 40-page booklet which uses clear sections and headings and an easy to read layout to help parents with disability understand and navigate the child protection system in Victoria. It contains a glossary (word list) of some commonly used terms that the legal system uses to describe things around child protection, as well as a list of important human rights conventions and laws.
The NDIS or National Disability Insurance Scheme is coming to indigenous communities around Australia. This video shows what NDIS workers do on communities and gives information on how the NDIS can benefit people with any form of disability.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) assists people with disability by making sure they get the right supports and services. But how does it work for young people? This resource includes videos showing young people with disability talking about the NDIS, along with links to blog posts and downloadable worksheets in a variety of formats that will help you find the right supports for you.
This animated YouTube 6-part series provides bite size chunks of the NDIS process for consumers with mental health conditions.
This free online tool has been developed to asses your organisation’s governance, fine-tuning already great organisations. The Governance Healthcheck looks at board structures and policies, and financial structures, including financial oversight and controls. Board/committee members answer a series of questions, either as an individual or as part of a group. The Healthcheck then generates tailored tips and recommendations to improve organisational governance.
In this second series, Dr George talks about different topics including self management of your NDIS Plan, support coordination and the relationship between the health system and the NDIS. The podcasts are about simplifying the NDIS and helping participants, their families and anyone else involved in supporting NDIS participants to be able to work their way through a new and complicated process.
This resource is a set of short films and accompanying guide that explore the use of restrictive practices and encourage disability support workers and supervisors to reflect on and talk about less restrictive ways of supporting people with disability. It was developed by National Disability Services, by the Victorian Government and developed with support from the Victorian Office of Professional Practice.