Before that idea was made into a Bill (law), we at AFDO along with DANA (Disability Advocacy Network Australia) wrote to the Government with ideas we had to make the law stronger and better. If you're interested you can read our submissions here.
In this issue we have some more details about the changes to the NDIS pathway - including when and where the changes will be piloted (around Melbourne, from December until April), and what some of the changes will be - as well as links to recent news articles, and a handful of goodies below.
We hope you find our website and eNews useful, helpful, and easy to use. We always welcome your feedback.
PS - Have a good question for the NDIS? They publish a weekly Q&A on their website every week. Use the #ndisqanda hashtag on Twitter or Facebook to ask them a question.
News
NDIS pathway changes will be tested around Melbourne
A few weeks ago the NDIS told us they're making changes to the NDIS pathway. We didn't have many details then, but we know a bit more now – like when and where it's going to be piloted (tested), and what some of the changes will be (including face-to-face planning meeting and a 'consistent point of contact').
Employment opportunity Champions wanted Every Australian Counts
Do you have a disability? Are you passionate about the NDIS? Are you happy to talk to anyone and everyone about why the NDIS is so important - and why we have to get it right?
Every Australian Counts are looking for five people with disability to be their Every Australian Counts champions.
All you need to do is send in a two minute video explaining why you would make a fantastic champion.
VALID - the Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability, have created a series of plain language videos about the NDIS that you can watch free at any time on their YouTube channel.
Website
19 Stories of Social Inclusion Disability Research Initiative at the University of Melbourne and Belonging Matters
19 Stories of Social Inclusion tells the story of 19 individual Australians living full lives in their communities. The stories explore what it means for people with disabilities to be “socially included”, and what it means to exercise the right to live independently and be included in the community, in line with Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. There are some good examples of people using their NDIS plans in here.
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