Communications Key points: Collette Morrow provided an overview of the DSC communications calendar. and engagement Participant packs are yet to be group tested. A broad range of strategies for different stakeholders has been identified. The Reference Group agreed that it will be important to include people with psychosocial disability in the communications strategy. A Sector Network group comprising of key communications staff in Disability Service Organisations will be formed as a way of broadening information dispersal on the WA NDIS My Way trial, beyond DSC. Action/s: Claire Harding Suggested contents for participant packs to be circulated to Reference Group members for feedback. All Review and provide feedback on the DSC communications calendar (particularly suggested activities post May / June 2014) to Sector Key points: A NDIA Sector Development Fund has been provided to WA for strategic investments in development community and sector development. The ‘Strategic Investments in Community / Sector Development’ document was tabled. Not all initiatives will be progressed via open tender. Existing mechanisms will be used where appropriate. It was noted that it is important not to duplicate national initiatives. Action/s: DSC - Add Investment in readiness to engage in the planning process (particularly those who appear disengaged). DSC - Update ‘Sector development – education interface’ to Sector development – Mainstream Agency interface including Education. All Reference Group to feedback on the proposed initiatives by Friday 28 March. Claire Harding Document to be re-circulated once changes made. ICT Key points This is not the development of a whole new system, but bolt ons and refinements. The system is being tested by My Way Coordinators.
Communications and engagement Key points: Collette Morrow provided an overview of the DSC communications calendar. Participant packs are yet to be group tested. A broad range of strategies for different stakeholders has been identified. The Reference Group agreed that it will be important to include people with psychosocial disability in the communications strategy. A Sector Network group comprising of key communications staff in Disability Service Organisations will be formed as a way of broadening information dispersal on the WA NDIS My Way trial, beyond DSC. Action/s: Suggested contents for participant packs to be circulated to Reference Group members for feedback. Review and provide feedback on the DSC communications calendar (particularly suggested activities post May / June 2014) to Claire Harding All Sector development Key points: A NDIA Sector Development Fund has been provided to WA for strategic investments in community and sector development. The ‘Strategic Investments in Community / Sector Development’ document was tabled. Not all initiatives will be progressed via open tender. Existing mechanisms will be used where appropriate. It was noted that it is important not to duplicate national initiatives. Action/s: Add - Investment in readiness to engage in the planning process (particularly those who appear disengaged). Update - ‘Sector development – education interface’ to Sector development – Mainstream Agency interface including Education. Reference Group to feedback on the proposed initiatives by Friday 28 March. Document to be re-circulated once changes made. DSC DSC All Claire Harding ICT Key points This is not the development of a whole new system, but bolt ons and refinements. The system is being tested by My Way Coordinators.
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