Disability at Work Conference 2025

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Disability at Work Day 1 - Morning Sessions

Plenary

Plenary

11:00 am

14 August 2025

Plenary

Themes

Presentations

Session Program

11:00 am

Welcome to Country

Wurundjeri Elder Annette Xiberras - Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

Protocols for formally welcoming guests to Country (Tanderrum) have been a part of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung culture for thousands of years.

11:10 am

Emcee - Opening and housekeeping

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11:20 am

Welcome Remarks

Michael Perusco - CEO - NDS

Michael will discuss the new term of Government, Ministerial representation and the reform agenda.

11:30 am

New Minister's Address

Michael Perusco - CEO - NDS, Tanya Plibersek - Minister for Social Services

Minister Plibersek will present an update on the progress of disability employment reforms and the government's agenda.

11:55 am

Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) - a new program and a new opportunity

Kellie Spence - Group Manager, Disability Employment Group - DSS

DSS presentation - outlining the purpose and intent of IEA, Transition arrangements, interface of NDIS (0-7 pathways) and the supported employment relationship.

National Disability Services (NDS™) is Australia’s peak body for disability service organisations, and Australia’s biggest and most diverse network of disability service providers.
Our valued members collectively operate several thousand services for more than 300,000 Australians with disability and employ a workforce of more than 100,000 people.

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