Disability at Work never looked so good! We’ve now finalised the program for
our flagship event on disability employment, the Disability at Work Summit 2019, and we’re pleased to announce that it will include several
high-profile speakers.
Former NDS Chief Executive, Dr Ken Baker, will deliver a wide-ranging
address on the future of supported employment and the policy, participant and
provider perspectives that will drive the ongoing evolution of this vital employment
model. Ken’s presentation on the morning of Day Two will supplement an earlier
presentation on the work of the NDIS Participant Employment Taskforce delivered
by its Director, Jeannie Hodges. We’re also delighted to announce that the keynote address on the evening of the
Summit’s first day will be delivered by philanthropist, multiple gold
medal-winning Paralympian and Adelaide local, Katrina Webb. Katrina is the
founding Director of Silver 2 Gold High-Performance Solutions and is an
accomplished public speaker who has impressed audiences across the globe. Hear
Katrina speak about her personal and professional journey, as well as her
passionate commitment to helping people perform at their best. Katrina will co-present the Disability Employment Excellence Awards and the
BuyAbility Above and Beyond Awards, which will be held during the Summit’s
networking event on the evening of 20 June. We look forward to seeing you all in Adelaide for this exciting event!Register or view the full program here.National Committee on Open Employment – Meeting updateThe National Committee on Open Employment met on 28 May and covered a range of
important matters that continue to affect the delivery of Disability Employment
Services (DES) under the current contract. Committee members reported that the following matters are causing ongoing
concern for providers:
