Arrival Tea and Coffee 

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

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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.

Served in the foyer 

Presentation will outline plans for the Centre and provide further information about how the sector can best engage with it. 

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

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.

A walk through the recent work updating NDS's Industry Vision for Supported employment and its goals and objectives.

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