This report is the third progress report for the State's Strategic Plan and aims to identify targets where progress is on track, and areas where more effort or new approaches are needed.

Link for South Australia's Strategic Plan: Progress Report 2010

Inclusion for people with disability through supported employment - consultation - FaHCSIA

The Australian Government has launched a discussion paper – Inclusion for people with disability through sustainable supported employment.

The discussion paper has been developed to frame community consultation and help develop the Government’s new vision for people in supported employment. This work progresses a key commitment under the Government’s National Mental Health and Disability Employment Strategy.

The discussion paper outlines a number of challenges facing the supported employment system today and focuses on six key outcome areas as pathways for reform. The Government wants to ensure that supported employment is valued as a pathway to full participation and inclusion in community life for people with disability.

Submissions close on Friday 17 September 2010.

Link for Inclusion for people with disability through supported employment - consultation - FaHCSIA

ABC DISABILITY PORTAL - employment opportunities

The ABC is launching a new online initiative that aims to serve people with disabilities. The new site will combine ABC Content with lively contributions from the community. They have two vacancies for this project.

They are looking for an experienced online editor or journalist to lead this project. The job is to lead discussion about the way disability impacts upon people’s lives and the community. The site aims to be informative, but also provocative and entertaining.

They are also looking for an experienced front end developer to join their team to lead the front-end development of this project. This role is for a user interface specialist, someone who knows all the HTML and CSS quirks of the various browsers, knows JavaScript inside out and can build and extend upon existing frameworks as well as developing their own. Most of all, to make a design come alive on the web with advanced functionality.

Link for ABC DISABILITY PORTAL - employment opportunities

Real action for carers and people with disabilities - Hon. M. Fifield Media Release 18-08-10

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INFORMATION FOR ELECTORS LIVING WITH DISABILITY

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SA Conference with Ted Kuntz, Canada

Family Advocacy Inc. together with In Control Australia and the Julia Farr Association present ‘TAKING CONTROL, TAKING ACTION’, an event for people living with disability, family members and supporters.

The Conference is on 16 and 17 September 2010 with speakers - Ted Kuntz - Vancouver, Canada, Judith Ellis - NSW and Dell Stagg – SA, plus presentations from In Control Australia and Family Advocacy SA

Please see attached flyer and registration form for further information.

Document for SA Conference with Ted Kuntz, Canada

National Disability & Carers Alliance - announcement about a NDIS

All three major parties have confirmed they will commit to major reform of the disability sector in their next term if elected, including supporting the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The National Disability and Carer Alliance circulated the statement in the attached document to the Coalition, the Australian Greens, and the Australian Labor Party. All three declared their support for the statement – a summary of each party’s position is also in the attached document.

Document for National Disability & Carers Alliance - announcement about a NDIS

Riverland SA Loop Conference 25 August 2010

The Loop conference is making its way to the Riverland this month.

The one-day conference will be held on Wednesday 25th August.

Don't miss out on this conference which will be exploring the nature of 'quality' in human services. Further details are available within the document attached.

Further information and registration information can be obtained by phoning (08) 8373 8333

Document for Riverland SA Loop Conference 25 August 2010

HCSCC CHARTER OF RIGHTS CONSULTATION EXTENDED

In response to a number of requests, HCSCC has decided to extend the consultation period to give as many people as possible the chance to Have a Say!

HCSCC now welcomes feedback / written submissions until 5pm on Monday 16th August 2010.

A copy of the discussion paper and information about making a submission is available on the HCSCC website at: www.hcscc.sa.gov.au .

Feedback can be provided either:

On-line: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GP3638Y

Email: info@hcscc.sa.gov.au

Fax: (08) 8226 8620

Mail: HCSCC Charter of Rights Consultation
PO Box 199
RUNDLE MALL SA 5000

So, don’t miss the chance to Have Your Say – and get involved today!

Lisa Firth
Senior Project Officer HCSCC Charter of Rights

SOCIAL INCLUSION DISABILITY REFORM: ACTIVATING CITIZENSHIP - COMMUNITY MEETINGS DETAILS

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ASSISTING VOTERS WITH A DISABILITY AT 2010 ELECTION - AEC - 05-08-10

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Don't shelve Disability Scheme - The Australian 30-07-10

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Real action to help students with a disability - Liberal Disability Education Policy 30-07-10

Link for Real action to help students with a disability - Liberal Disability Education Policy 30-07-10

Supported accommodation for people with disability - Gillard Labor Government

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Draft National Disability Strategy - Gillard Labor Government

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A better start for children with disability - Gillard Labor Government

Link for A better start for children with disability - Gillard Labor Government

SOCIAL INCLUSION DISABILITY REFORM: ACTIVATING CITIZENSHIP - Social Inclusion Board Consultation

The Social Inclusion Board is now seeking the views of all South Australians to inform the development of its Blueprint for disability reform.

The Commissioner for Social Inclusion, Monsignor David Cappo says that the views of all South Australians are important as our current approach is not sustainable.

Submissions close 27 September 2010.

Link for SOCIAL INCLUSION DISABILITY REFORM: ACTIVATING CITIZENSHIP - Social Inclusion Board Consultation

Parent Forum Flyer

Julia Farr Association is hosting a forum for parents who are interested in their children having the same opportunites and choices as their non-disabled peers. The forum will be held on Tuesday 10th August 11-1pm at JFA, 104 Greenhill Road, Unley. To register your interest please complete the below registration form.

Document for Parent Forum Flyer

Parent Forum Registration Form

Please complete this registration form if you are interested in attending JFA's Parent Forum.

Document for Parent Forum Registration Form

DACSSA's National Disabiliy Insurance Scheme Questionnaire - responses due 08-08-10

Message from DACSSA below.

Hi everyone

As part of the National Disability Insurance Consultations I have developed a questionnaire which I hope can be distributed by anyone who knows people with disabilities. There is only little time for the consultations and we did not get around to the country people in South Australia. It would be nice if we can reach people in rural and regional SA through this questionnaire.

Please help to distribute this widely. Please be also aware that we need the response by the 8th of August
Kind regards

Monika Baker (BSSc ACE, Hon AVET)
Senior Advocate
Systemic Advocacy and Special Project Coordinator

PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS
Disability Advocacy and Complaints Service of South Australia
470 Marion Road
Ph.: 8297 3500; Fax: 8297 1155; country SA: 1800 088 325; TTY: 8297 4144

Document for DACSSA's National Disabiliy Insurance Scheme Questionnaire - responses due 08-08-10