1 Expand the National Disability Insurance Scheme Disability SA 30 June 2016 SA Government commitments met as Trial in SA to around 5,000 children aged from birth required by the National Disability to 14 years, in partnership with the Commonwealth Insurance Scheme Intergovernmental Government. Agreement. 2 Review the government’s contributions to the Disability SA 30 December Revised administrative arrangements for financial arrangements for supported residential 2014 supported residential facilities facilities to ensure delivery of a transparent and implemented. accountable subsidy scheme, consistent with other government programs and funding mechanisms. 3 Transition to the National Disability Insurance Disability 30 June 2015 People with disability in South Australia Scheme (NDIS), initially through Child and Youth Services choose Department for Communities Services (CYS) by developing service offers and and Social Inclusion as their service business systems to enable families to have the provider. choice of CYS under the NDIS. 4 Improve awareness of, and enable access to, Domiciliary Care 30 June 2015 Domiciliary Care staff mental health relevant mental health training opportunities training needs (regarding clients, peers) regarding both shorter term and long-term mental clarified. health conditions that may affect staff and/or their The staff training calendar identifies families or clients, and/or their carers. relevant mental health training opportunities. The guideline for staff about working with clients with challenging behaviours is developed and available to staff. 5 Provide opportunities for clients with disability living Policy and Annually Annual trip for clients organised and on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands to Community funded. enhance their life experiences and connections to Development the community.
1 Expand the National Disability Insurance Scheme Trial in SA to around 5,000 children aged from birth to 14 years, in partnership with the Commonwealth Government. Disability SA 30 June 2016 SA Government commitments met as required by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Intergovernmental Agreement. 2 Review the government’s contributions to the financial arrangements for supported residential facilities to ensure delivery of a transparent and accountable subsidy scheme, consistent with other government programs and funding mechanisms. Disability SA 30 December 2014 Revised administrative arrangements for supported residential facilities implemented. 3 Transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), initially through Child and Youth Services (CYS) by developing service offers and business systems to enable families to have the choice of CYS under the NDIS. Disability Services 30 June 2015 People with disability in South Australia choose Department for Communities and Social Inclusion as their service provider. 4 Improve awareness of, and enable access to, relevant mental health training opportunities regarding both shorter term and long-term mental health conditions that may affect staff and/or their families or clients, and/or their carers. Domiciliary Care 30 June 2015 Domiciliary Care staff mental health training needs (regarding clients, peers) clarified. The staff training calendar identifies relevant mental health training opportunities. The guideline for staff about working with clients with challenging behaviours is developed and available to staff. 5 Provide opportunities for clients with disability living on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands to enhance their life experiences and connections to the community. Policy and Community Development Annually Annual trip for clients organised and funded.