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10:15 am - 8:15 pm - 14 August 2025

Disability at Work Day 1

Plenary - Presentations - Plenary
Arrival Tea and Coffee 
Michael will discuss the new term of Government, Ministerial representation and the reform agenda.
Minister Plibersek will present an update on the progress of disability employment reforms and the government's agenda.
DSS presentation - outlining the purpose and intent of IEA, Transition arrangements, interface of NDIS (0-7 pathways) and the supported employment relationship.

12:35 pm

Served in the foyer 
Panel to explore aspects of the work: DSP reform, social enterprise accreditation, disability employment data, evidence-based practice, social procurement (disability).
To be served in the foyer 
Panel will discuss and share insights from recent disability employment data collection exercises (supported employment and broader employment data). Discussion with:  NDIA, ART, Performl and NDS.

Facilitator: Paul Musso (NDS)
Garry Simpson (ART)
Virginia Campiao (NDIA)
Loki Ball (Performl) 
A walk through the recent work updating NDS's Industry Vision for Supported employment and its goals and objectives.

Facilitator: Alex Snow (NOUS)
Phil Hayes Brown (Wallara)
Michael Perusco (NDS)
Rodney Von Clarke (Flagstaff)


Looking at the myths and misunderstandings of psychosocial disability, my life before and after the NDIS, and what has helped me return to work.
To be served in the foyer