Strengthening Disability Advocacy Conference 2017
Getting into gear for the NDIS journey

Friday 15 September @ NAB The Hall

Gabrielle Williams MP

Photo of Gabrielle Williams MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers

Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers

MP Gabrielle Williams will present in place of the MP Martin Foley who is committed elsewhere. MP Williams will present on the importance of the disability advocacy sector working together with the Victorian Government to achieve equality and the best outcomes possible for Victorians with a disability. We would also welcome an update on your Departments great initiatives with the Absolutely Everyone State Disability Plan 2017-20, the reforms to the disability advocacy sector and commitment to the Zero Tolerance of abuse of people with disability.

Sessions

Opening address

Friday 14th September, 2018: 9:50am - 10:10am

An update from the Victorian Government Details to be confirmed.

Opening address: Tracking the Victorian transition to the NDIS

Friday 15th September, 2017: 9:50am - 10:10am

Negotiations with the Commonwealth are ongoing as state funded disability support services are transitioning to the NDIS. It’s a messy and complex process and we’ll hear a quick update on how things are going and how the Victorian Government is planning to bridge the gaps in service provision for those who are not eligible for the NDIS.