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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) (PDF - 274k)

Submission 495 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Those with work are in lower paid jobs, and the costs of disability are especially difficult to manage on a low income. ... I’ve been in this job thirteen years and I know that people don’t use the service unless they need it.

Date received: 23 Aug 2010

ErinMcKenzie-Christensen and Jeff Christensen (PDF - 36k)

Submission 104 for Disability Care And Support View full list


o Coverage should be independent of an “official”diagnosis, which is unfair on people who have genuine symptoms but no diagnosis. ... Finally, this repository could be used in cases of progressive disabilities to provide timely notice of the

Date received: 16 Jul 2010

Samantha Jenkinson (PDF - 146k)

Submission 461 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Independent Living I can get the support I need to be an independent citizen. ... Equipment advice, Advocacy,. Ombudsmen, subsidies,. other. $No $. Opportunit y. For review Of.

Date received: 16 Aug 2010

Northcott Disability Services (PDF - 142k)

Submission 376 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Independent agencies 2.2. Individualised funding. 2.2.1. Guidelines 2.2.2. Monitoring and accountability. ... at what specific supports the person needs to participate in their chosen job.

Date received: 16 Aug 2010

Deaf Australia (PDF - 91k)

Submission 374 for Disability Care And Support View full list


6. A strong independent advocacy support program is separately funded under the scheme. ... For example, in the workplace, the level of support needed can depend on the type of job, with some jobs requiring a lot of interpreting and some only a little.

Date received: 16 Aug 2010

Lifestyle in Supported Accommodation (LISA) Inc (PDF - 56k)

Submission 80 for Disability Care And Support View full list


direct care staff work value within job descriptions and care policies, standards and values. ... There was no choice! Finally, the Howard Government broke Telecom's monopoly, to open its captive network to Optus.

Date received: 8 Jul 2010

Office of the Public Advocate SA (PDF - 554k)

Submission 325 for Disability Care And Support View full list


the . concept will be required especially as a proliferation of Independent Professional Brokers . accompanied the move to personalisation of services and budgets in the UK. 21. ... possible time and are subject to regular r

Date received: 20 Aug 2010

UnitingCare Australia (PDF - 390k)

Submission 291 for Disability Care And Support View full list


This requires services to review practices from recruitment to defining job roles, training and the supervision and support of workers. ... in the state;. • The Quality Framework for Disability Services is also seen as a

Date received: 16 Aug 2010

The Deaf Society of NSW (PDF - 99k)

Submission 373 for Disability Care And Support View full list


Not known. Independent Living Skills Services. for deaf people requiring support to become independent. ... for deaf people requiring support to become independent. Unfunded for most regional areas.

Date received: 16 Aug 2010

Royal Society for the Blind of South Australia Inc (PDF - 78k)

Submission 511 for Disability Care And Support View full list


A review and appeals system created that is independent of Government and funding but which has the power to ensure a person’s individual entitlement is received. • ... Indeed this has been proven in the Job Network system where generic providers

Date received: 30 Aug 2010