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In July 2024, all governments accepted in principle Disability Royal Commission (DRC) recommendation 9.10 to establish a First Nations Disability Forum (Forum).
The Department of Social Services is seeking input on how a Forum could be designed.
One of the critical aspects of this design will be ensuring that the unique perspective of regional and remote communities are recognised and involved in the development of the Forum.
The DSS Engage link below provides information on the proposal and on making a submission.
First Nations Disability Forum | engage.dss.gov.au
Attachment A of the Engagement Paper that can be found in the link above outlines DRC Rec 9.10 in full.
Closing date for submissions is 28 January 2025.
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WA Police are currently seeking feedback to inform their new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030.
Have your say and help spread the word
The WA Police Force (WA Police) are commencing the development of our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy (DEI Strategy) and would like to invite anyone who uses our services to have a say. The DEI Strategy aims to meet the needs of all people within our diverse community and workforce including:
WA Police would like all stakeholders, including community members, to have the opportunity to provide comment and feedback via the survey linked here: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/have-your-say-wa-police-force-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-strategy. The survey will be open until 30 December 2024.
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On 14 November 2024, the Minister for Disability Services tabled the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) Progress Report 2023-2024 in State Parliament.
This year 212 public authorities submitted a DAIP Progress Report. These reports inform the Minister’s Report and the Department of Communities understanding of the depth and breadth of DAIP activities across Western Australia (WA).
Your ongoing commitment and contribution to achieving a welcoming and inclusive WA for people with disability is sincerely appreciated.
To read the report, visit: Minister’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Progress Reports (www.wa.gov.au)
Further information about the Western Australian State Disability Strategy 2020-2030 is available here
For DAIP enquiries, please contact the team at StateDisabilityStrategy@communities.wa.gov.au
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Celebrating Christmas whilst working away
The FIFO Family Christmas Survival Guide
This free guide has been written by FIFO Families, for FIFO Families. It’s packed full of practical tips, advice from other families in the same boat and fun suggestions, to help your family not just survive a FIFO Christmas season but create new heart-felt memories and traditions that you’ll cherish for years to come!
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The FIFO Family Christmas Survival Guide 2024 TFFP - The FIFO Family
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DDWA is seeking a full-time NDIS Support Coordinator
Developmental Disability WA seeks the right person to join our team of Support Coordinators. In this role you will be working full time and be based in your home office allowing easy access to your local clients. (Greater Perth, WA area.)
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a minimum of 1 years’ previous experience as a Support Coordinator, with strong sector knowledge, be a great systems navigator and have values that are aligned with ours. You may have an Allied Health or Social Work background, but this is not essential.
If you:
- Like working with people
- Are familiar with the processes and regulations of NDIS and keen to help make the NDIS work well for people with developmental disability
- Can think fast in situations that could be seen as challenging
- Want a role with flexible self-managed working arrangements and the opportunity to be part of an experienced and supportive team, and
- Have lived experience of disability yourself or in supporting a close family member with disability (like most of the DDWA team)
…Then this is the role for you.
You will have a deeply held belief that all people have value and all have the right to be included (and supported as needed) in their local communities, schools and workplaces.
You will be a fast learner and be prepared to attend training and staff meetings. You will also need to be savvy with technology (our systems are all cloud based), have attention to detail, good record keeping, problem solving, time management and research skills and be a good communicator at all levels and able to meet administration deadlines.
If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of people with disability and support them to exercise real choice and control, we would like to hear from you.
To apply, please request a copy of the Job Description Form (JDF) for NDIS Support Coordinator; then email a cover letter addressing criteria in JDF and attach your CV (less than three pages please) to our HR Co-ordinator by Sunday 3rd November.
For more information and to request a job description, email DDWA’s HR Coordinator: Leticia.Grant@ddwa.org.au.
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Empowering the unpaid carer
he Carers WA Conference 2024 is Western Australia’s flagship event, held during Australia’s annual National Carers Week in October.
National Carers Week aims to recognise, celebrate, and raise awareness of the 2.65 million Australians who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend, including the estimated 320,000 carers living in WA.
This one-day conference caters to the interests of both carers and service providers. The dynamic program will explore and discuss current and emerging issues faced by carers.
Attendance options include in-person participation at Optus Stadium or joining via an online platform. Regional live viewing hubs will also be hosted in Albany, Manjimup and Esperance.
Registration is FREE for carers registered with Carers WA and for service providers.
Note: Our capacity limit has been reached for in-person attendance carers and service providers, a waitlist has been activated. Registrations for online attendance remain open.
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Life, disability and the NDIS come with ups and downs, but connection with people who understand can help you thrive.
The Peer-to-Peer Network connects people with disability and family members with others in similar situations. Groups form around local areas or shared interests, creating spaces to share, cheer each other on and offer support.
Jill, a family leader and mum to a child with a disability, is the Peer-to-Peer Project Officer. She empowers these groups to succeed.
Contact Jill to join or start a group in your community.
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