Are you a community sector worker who will be affected by the NDIS?

If you answered YES, come along to this interactive forum this Thursday, 9:30-3pm (sign in from 9am)...

NDIS COMMUNITY SECTOR FORUM

The NDIS in Canberra will have an impact on many people, in a variety of ways. Hosted by the Community Development Network of the ACT & Region this one-day forum will explore what the National Disability Insurance Scheme means for community sector workers through conversations around implications of the NDIS for community sector workers, organisations and partnerships.

The three main questions the forum will aim to address are:
- What are the implications of the NDIS for our practice as community sector workers?
- What are the opportunities and challenges for community-based organisation under the NDIS, and how might things change or stay the same?
- How might we forge partnerships to build our personal and professional capacities?

OUTLINE
The NDIS in Canberra will have an impact on many people in a variety of ways. Hosted by the Community Development Network of the ACT & Region (CD-NET), this one-day forum will explore what the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) means for community sector workers through conversations around implications of the NDIS for community sector workers, organisations and partnerships.

This one day forum will examine:
- What are the implications of the NDIS for our practice as community sector workers?
- What are the opportunities and challenges for community-based organisation under the NDIS, and how might things change or stay the same?
- How might we forge partnerships to build our personal and professional capacities?

THE PROGRAM
1. Donna Law - Woden Community Service CSR Program Manager and supporting parent. Donna will share experiences and perceptions within the workplace as a manager and as a mum of a young person with a disability.

2. Community Sector panel discussion and Q&A

3. Mental Health Coordinating Council - Lessons learned in the Hunter Region. The MHCC Hunter region has developed 'Communities of Practice' and Hunter learnings from the NDIS to date will be shared

4. Stephen Fox - National Disability Service. Stephen will give an overview of NDIS terminology and guide participants through the NDIS website

5. Organisational panel discussion and Q&A including Alice Tibbits - NDIA ACT

VENUE: Theo Notaras Centre, Level 2, 180 London Circuit, Canberra City (to the right of the Canberra Theatre). The venue is a two minute walk from the Civic Bus Interchange, and paid parking is available to the left and right sides of the complex.

COST: $25 per person. Lunch and refreshments are included in ticket price. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements by contacting admin@cdnet.org.au and we will be happy to assist as far as possible.

Registration closes Tuesday 13 May 2014: http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-community-sector-forum-tickets-11327411593?aff=eorg