Dear , Welcome to the March edition of the Health and Disability Interface newsletter This newsletter provides information and updates about the developments that are taking place at the intersection between health and disability in the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region. Read on for current news items, resources and upcoming events relevant to this interface.
If you would like to contribute to future editions or join the CESPHN Disability Network, please contact NDIS Transition Lead Jenny Denford at j.denford@cesphn.com.au.
Government strategy to create new jobs and help businesses plan for the future with new data unveiled on projected area of demand in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) market.
Media release 23 March 2019
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Draft Terms of Reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
The Australian Government has announced the beginning of a public consultation on the draft terms of reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
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$17.6 million grants program to support businesses and individuals to meet their regulatory requirements under the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguarding Framework.
Media release 19 March 2019
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New guidance on premises accessibility and wayfinding:
An integral part of being a disability confident organisation is ensuring all your employees, customers and stakeholders – existing and potential – are able to find and access your premises in a safe, equitable and dignified way. In this article, Australian Network on Disability looks at three main changes to the National Construction Code relating to access for people with disability. We’ll also look at new wayfinding guidance from Standards Australia on the design and installation of static signage to assist people who are blind or have low vision navigate the built environment.
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Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) and Better Start for Children with Disability initiatives, transitioning to the NDIS:
HCWA or Better Start clients will need to test their eligibility for the NDIS to continue to receive services. Contact an Early Childhood Partner Lifestart (for the CESPHN region) to find out more. The NDIS provides support that can continue through to adulthood, and support is based on each child’s individual needs.
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Medicare Item Numbers for HCWA and Better Start
Although funding for the HCWA and Better Start programs is transitioning to the NDIS, these Medicare items will continue to be available to eligible children, even if they become participants of the NDIS. You do not need to be registered with HCWA or Better Start to use these Medicare items. More information, including specific Medicare item numbers can be found via the links below: Medicare items – Helping Children with Autism Medicare items – Better Start for Children with Disability
Carers NSW 2018 Carer Survey data CESPHN region:
Carers NSW is the peak non-government organisation for carers in New South Wales (NSW). The biennial Carers NSW Carer Survey provides Carers NSW with a critical opportunity to hear from carers across New South Wales about what matters most to them. The Carers NSW 2018 Carer Survey was conducted between May and July 2018 and received a total of 1,830 valid responses. In line with previous Carers NSW Carer Surveys, this sample cannot be considered representative of the wider NSW carer population, thus limiting the generalisability of its findings. Despite this, the findings presented here raise important implications for governments, service providers, employers and the broader community.
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Sutherland Council have purchased and established procedure and usage of both the Hippocampe Wheelchair and Mobi Matting:
The chairs and matting are available free of charge and chairs can be used at beach of choice. To encourage usage and create awareness SSC recently updated the service and produced a video highlighting availability, access and use of our Mobi Mat. Mobi Mat - click here Instagram - Mobi Mat
Getting the language right: A health practitioners’ guide to writing reports, letters, forms and assessments for the NDIS
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Report: Market stewardship action for the NDIS:
Final Report October 2018.
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Report: Accessing and participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS):
This November 2018 report details the views and experiences of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) communities.
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Report: Barriers and Exclusions:
The February 2019 report focusses on the support needs of newly arrived refugees with a disability..
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Report: How is the Disability Sector Faring?
National Disability Services Annual Market Survey report February 2019
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Two ACI forums hosted by the Intellectual Disability Health Network - ACI Intellectual Disability Health Network Annual Forum - April 5
The program includes sessions on the NDIS - health interface, the Intellectual Disability health teams and ID and mental health teams and models and the opportunity to hear about translational research activity, community of practice start-ups and to network with your colleagues.
Date: Fri 5th April 2019
Venue: Kirribilli Club, Milson’s Point (Sydney)
Time: 0845 – 1500 hrs
Cost: Free
- Transition from Paediatric to Adult Health Services (focused on young people with intellectual disability and mental health issues) - April 11
A joint initiative of ACI and Trapeze. The program will hear the voice of the young person, showcase research and examples of service delivery, new and developing models of care and provide the opportunity to network with colleagues.
Date: Thurs 11th April 2019
Venue: Kirribilli Club, Milson’s Point (Sydney)
Time: 0845 – 1500 hrs
Cost: Free
Australian Psychological Society Webinars “Navigating the NDIS Portal - provider overview” - Navigating the NDIS for psychologists can be confusing. Learn how to set yourself up as a provider, what you need to know about PRODA, navigating PRODA. We will talk about service agreements and reports, and how to invoice to get your payments.
Webinar 1: 9 April 2019, 7:00m AEST
Click here for more information. “Navigating the NDIS Portal - understanding the NDIS” - Psychologists play a critical role not just in delivering NDIS services but in supporting the access and planning pathways. This webinar explores how psychologists can best assist participants by understanding the NDIS, the language of the NDIS and answer questions that you can’t seem to get answered.
Webinar 2: 23 April 2019 7:00pm AEST
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2019 ANDisability Annual Conference – Positive Forces for Change: 2019 Annual National Conference will be held at the RACV City Club in the heart of Melbourne on Tuesday 14 May 2019.
This year's exciting theme is: Positive Forces for Change.
At a time of unprecedented focus on inclusion of people with disability, our 2019 conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to learn tested and pioneering practices that facilitate employment, retention and inclusion of people with disability, and innovative ways to deliver sustainable access and inclusion outcomes.
The conference will connect a powerful network of business leaders, diversity practitioners, human resources professionals, industry experts and influencers from the public, private and for-purpose sectors.
South West Disability Expo: This is a FREE event, Whitlam Leisure Centre Liverpool – Friday 5 April and Saturday 6 April 2019 9.00am-3.00pm - for people with a disability to find out about the latest products, services, technology, aids and equipment
- for product and service providers to connect with the community and share what they can offer people with a disability, their families/carers
- for service providers to connect and build networks with other providers and agencies in the area
- to bring together consumers, service providers and businesses with the aim to enhance the lives of people with a disability.
Vinnies Local Area Coordination Connection Desks in SESLHD for 2019 - What is a LAC? How can we help?
- What supports are funded by the NDIS?
- What happens at the meeting with your LAC?
- What information do you need to provide your LAC and the NDIS?
- What happens when you receive your support plan?
- How do LACS work with Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) and children from 0-6 and 7-18 years old?
Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick High Street Entrance, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm - Wednesday April 3 2019
- Wednesday May 8 2019
- Wednesday June 5 2019
Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street Foyer, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm - Tuesday 16 April 2019
- Tuesday 21 May 2019
- Tuesday 18 June 2019
Sutherland Hospital, main entrance off the Kingsway, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm - Tuesday 23 April 2019
- Tuesday 28 May 2019
St George Hospital, Gray Street Foyer, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm - Tuesday April 2 2019
- Tuesday May 7 2019
- Tuesday June 4 2019
For further information please contact: Local Area Coordination enquiry line 1800 794 934
As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. If you would like to submit an article or have suggestions on content you would be interested in reading, please email j.denford@cesphn.com.au.
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