National Standards for Disability Services Community Consultation
The National Standards for Disability Services (National Standards) are being reviewed. Consultations are occurring across Australia from April to July 2010.
The South Australian consultation period will be from Monday 3 May 2010 to Sunday 27 June 2010. This is a chance for South Australians have a say about how disability services should be provided and how they can achieve better outcomes for people with disability.
People with disabilities, their families, carers, advocates, representative groups, service providers and the wider community are encouraged to participate.
Detailed information is available on a national website including a discussion paper and ‘easy read’ version:
http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability/improving_supports/national-quality-framework
In SA, there are three ways to provide feedback on the National Standards:
1. Online survey
Individuals can complete an online survey at the above national website.
Throughout the consultation period access to computers and assistance will be available for people to complete the online survey at the Disability Information Resource Centre (DIRC) at 195 Gilles St Adelaide, Ph 8236 0555.
2. Written Submissions
Written submissions can be made through the above national website in electronic or hardcopy versions. This is the preferred method for organisations or community groups to provide feedback.
3. Phone-In
A phone-in hosted by Disability Information Resource Centre will be held during the week of 17 to 21 May 2010 to provide further information about the consultation and how you can participate. This will operate Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Metropolitan callers can phone 8236 0555, TTY is 8223 7579 or 1300 305 558 for country callers.
Further information is available by phoning the Office for Disability & Client Services, Disability SA, Department for Families and Communities on 08 8226 6052.
