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The NDIS Review was released today after a 12 month consultation.

DSA is calling on the Government to engage closely with the disability community in the implementation of these reforms, alongside considering the 222 Royal Commission recommendations.

“The Government have an unprecedented opportunity, created by two landmark reports, to reform the NDIS so that people with a disability can access the support they need. There is a great need to re-build trust in the NDIS, which starts by including and collaborating alongside people with disability. A practical solution to this could be the creation of a Disability Reform Implementation Council to provide this input into the implementation of both Reports.” said Darryl Steff, CEO of Down Syndrome Australia.

Down Syndrome Australia supports the NDIS Review’s comments in Recommendation 4 that highlight that the majority of participants require support for decision making. This recommendation also discusses that decision making has become complex, and high-quality information to make informed decisions can be lacking. “I want them to ask me what is important for me to live a good life and I want them to listen to me.” Jenny Bowden, Down Syndrome Advisory Network member.

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Down Syndrome Australia is hiring!

Come and work for DSA in this brand new communications role!

DSA is a human rights organisation focused on systemic advocacy at a crucial time for disability reform in Australia. DSA also delivers a range of national projects to support the Down syndrome community. This role will be very dynamic - working to deliver a range of communications needs, largely digital.

The role is part time, 3 days a week, and is fully remote - so you can work anywhere in Australia!

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Leadership opportunity!

The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability is looking for people to join their council.

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Tune in to ABC shortly to hear the inaugural Disability Leadership Oration from Natalie Wade to celebrate International People with Disability Day!

Each year a prominent disability leader will share their perspective on disability leadership, where it is going and what it looks like. Taking a broad view, they will outline the way forward and consider what needs to be done and who should be part of making progress happen. The inaugural Disability Leadership Orator is Natalie Wade.

You can watch the Oration on Sunday the 3rd of December, I-Day.

5.30pm ABC TV and on Iview (check guides in case of change).

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