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Welcome to Disability ACTThe role and responsibility of Disability ACT is to plan, develop strategic policy, allocate funding and provide and monitor services for people with disability in the ACT and the families that care for them. These activities are undertaken within the broader departmental framework and in accordance with the Vision and Values statement. Current TopicsACT Accessible Public Transport PlanACT Chief Minister and Minister for Transport, Jon Stanhope, launched the ACT Government's Accessible Public Transport Action Plan 2009-2012 on Wednesday 30 September 2009. Australian Government announces feasibility study into long-term care and support for Australians with disabilityOn 23 November 2009 the Government announced that as part of the National Disability Strategy, the Productivity Commission has been commissioned to undertake a feasibility study into long-term care and support for people with disability in Australia. International Day of People with Disability (I-Day)On 3 December every year International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) I-Day brings together people with disability, community organisations, business, individuals and all levels of government. The Day unites people in the celebration and acknowledgement of the contributions, skills and achievements of people with disability. There are many activities and events organised across the ACT Disability E-NewsDisability ACT is now trialing a bi-monthly e-newsletter to provide relevant information that is of interest to the sector. The latest edition is now available on the Disability E - News page. We welcome your feedback. Future Directions: Towards Challenge 2014The ACT Government has released Future Directions : Towards Challenge 2014 which is a policy framework to improve outcomes and opportunities for Canberrans who have a disability. The framework, developed by the Strategic Governance Group, will guide priority areas for disability policy and service delivery through to 2014. More information Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Complaints LineNew Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Complaints Line Update on the Transition of aCe to LEADThe transition of aCe to LEAD has been underway since October 2007 and has progressed smoothly. It was agreed at the beginning of the transition that Disability ACT would review progress within the first two years to determine what elements of the service delivery were working well for participants and their families, and what elements, if any, need to improve. Disability ACT is also keen to learn from this process and be even better positioned in the future when managing service transitions. Both Disability ACT and LEAD are keen to confirm the elements of the service that are working well for participants and those that need to be improved. This information will also inform Disability ACT’s learning’s in relation to the transition of services between providers. Disability ACT has written to all participants and their families, and relevant Disability ACT support workers to ask for their feedback about the transition process, through a survey which will provide advice as to how the current program is meeting participants needs. The key elements of the Implementation Progress Report will be:
B. An audit of the performance of LEAD against the performance indicators in its Service Funding Agreement with Disability ACT. The Implementation Progress Report will be informed by:
The Implementation Progress Report will include:
New Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service Community Precinct at KambahACT Health are establishing a new Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service Community Precinct at Kambah that will be the site for a range of services including:
More information and back issues can be found on the ACT Health website Frequently Asked Questions Community Precinct (October 2009) Community Partners NewsletterCommunity Partners Newsletter The ACT Social Enterprise HubsThe ACT Social Enterprise Hub, a partnership between Social Ventures Australia (SVA), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), The Snow Foundation, Mental Health Community Coalition (MHCC), ACT Health and the Department of Housing and Community Services ACT, is designed to assist the development and accelerate the growth of social enterprises in the ACT. Social Enterprise Hubs Social Enterprise Hubs offer business and support services that might otherwise be inaccessible or unaffordable to social enterprises. Services include:
The key objectives of a Social Enterprise Hub are to:
Information Sheet Process for 2009 School LeaversDisability ACT funds two primary formal support models:
What are we doing? For further Information Referral Form Dickson College Canberra College (Woden Campus) Or please contact Disability ACT Information Service on 6207 1086 or email on DisabilityACT@act.gov.au Harmonisation of Disability Parking Permit Schemes in AustraliaNew disability parking scheme – have your say It is proposed that the Scheme will ensure there is a clear and fair policy to establish one set of eligibility criteria, national minimum standards for parking concessions, and one Australia-wide parking permit to replace more than 100 different parking permit types currently issued across Australia. The Australian Government will hold public consultations throughout June 2009 to allow all people the opportunity to give input and feedback on the direction of the new scheme. The ACT public information session will be held 23 June 2009. People can register to attend this session or seek advice about making a submission by contacting 1800 630 740 or 1800 555 677 (TTY). For more information and to download copies of the discussion paper, please visit the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs’ website www.fahcsia.gov.au Disability Parking Media Release HINI Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza)On the basis of the most recent advice from the ACT Chief Health Officer that the ACT has moved to the PROTECT phase of our pandemic management plan for H1N1 Influenza, Disability ACT has slightly amended its response to this issue. Please note the updated correspondence from the a/Director to families and carers in relation to our support services. Guardians H1N1 respite 19 June Final Confirmed Health The H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) virus is a new strain of influenza, which is being seen in outbreaks around the world and in Australia. Although nearly all cases of illness (outside of Mexico) have been relatively mild, health authorities are concerned about this virus for a number of reasons. The virus appears to be much more contagious than seasonal influenza;
Adults are potentially contagious for about 24 hours before and for up to 7 days after they become unwell. Children may be contagious for up to 10 days. Because H1N1 Influenza 09, like other forms of influenza, is spread mainly by coughing or sneezing, personal hygiene is important in helping to stop the spread of the infection. This includes covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze and washing your hands regularly with soap. The situation is dynamic, so you may wish to consult these sources of information which are updated regularly:
Letter to families accessing Disability ACT Respite Links Recruitment of the 2009-11 Disability Advisory CouncilThe Minister for Disability and Housing is seeking expressions of interest from the community for membership on the 2009-11 ACT Disability Advisory Council. The Council plays a critical role in providing independent and strategic advice to the ACT Government on issues affecting people with disability and the people who support them. More information. Children and Young People with a Disability and their FamiliesChildren and Young People with a Disability and their Families Policy ACT Disability Policy Framework 2009-2014ACT Disability Policy Framework 2009-2014 ACT Companion Card ProgramACT Companion Card Program The Companion Card Program currently operates in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. Review of the Role of Government as a Provider of Disability ServicesThe Review of the Role of Government focused on the strategic priorities that need to be considered in the delivery of disability services over the next 5-7 years. Through a very comprehensive consultation process with a wide range of stakeholders, the Review has delivered a set of 12 recommendations that, together with the recommendations from the Evaluation of Future Directions, continue to bring us closer in reaching the aspirations articulated in Challenge 2014. Final Think Tank Report Pathways from HospitalThe issue of transition to community living for long-term patients in hospital with complex and ongoing needs is a consistent and significant challenge for staff and service providers. A joint project from ACT Health and Disability, Housing and Community Services (DHCS) has commenced to develop and implement a solution. Pathways from Hospital Young People in Residential Aged Care Project: Community UpdateLetter to Residents Young People in Residential Aged Care Project: Community Update Site Context Aerial Plan Meet the Director ReportLatest Meet the Director Report Announcing the BLITS WebsiteBLITS - Business Leaders Innovative Thoughts and Solutions - http://www.blits.org.au BLITS promotes initiatives that value and engage people with disabilities as customers, suppliers, employees and employers in business the arts and sport. The BLITS website is provided as a point of reference and contact for businesses in the ACT and Region engaging with people with disabilities as customers, suppliers, employees and employers in business the arts and sport. This site offers a useful business information directory, business profiles and a diary dates section. A regular BLITS E-News facility is available to those using the ‘sign up’ facility. The BLITS motto says it all: ‘Business + Disability = Smart Thinking’ Review of the Role of Government as a Provider of Disability ServicesThe Review of the Role of Government focused on the strategic priorities that need to be considered in the delivery of disability services over the next 5-7 years. Through a very comprehensive consultation process with a wide range of stakeholders, the Review has delivered a set of 12 recommendations that, together with the recommendations from the Evaluation of Future Directions, continue to bring us closer in reaching the aspirations articulated in Challenge 2014. Final Think Tank Report Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesThe latest information on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is available on the United Nations' Convention specific website at: http://www.un.org/disabilities/ Workforce StrategyIn 2007 Disability ACT sought comments on the report The Disability Workforce Strategy for the ACT Disability Sector. For further information on the Workforce Strategy Project or a copy of the report, contact: David Addison |
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