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Disability at Work Conference 2025
Disability at Work Day 1
Plenary

Plenary

10:15 am

14 August 2025

Plenary

Session Program
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.

12:35 pm

Served in the foyer 
Overview around elements of the Disability employment system evolution required and underway.

John Burn - DE Investments
Panel to explore aspects of the work: DSP reform, social enterprise accreditation, disability employment data, evidence-based practice, social procurement (disability).

Facilitator: Michael Perusco (NDS)
John Burn (Disability Employment Investments)
Erin Wilson (Swinburne/CIE)
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) 

4:35 pm

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To be served in the foyer