18. Parents with disability: Indicator Improve the responsiveness of child, youth and – family services in supporting parents with disability Year 1 actions Departmental outcomes that these actions will contribute to 18.1 Deliver the NDIS Sector Development Fund project, Services are which will provide tools and resources to build the inclusive and capacity of the child, youth and family services (CYF) respond to choice, workforces (family services, out-of-home care services culture, identity, and child protection). This will assist families to circumstances and successfully access the NDIS and develop and goals. implement effective plans. The project will support Services are safe, improved collaboration between the CYF sector and high quality and parents with disability and disability advocacy groups. provide a positive experience. 18.2 As part of the project, develop resources to support NDIS planners, support coordinators and Local Area Coordinators to work with vulnerable families with disability and to collaborate effectively with CYF services to integrate family and disability supports. Alignment: State disability plan Action 11 (Vulnerable – children and families) Owner: Children and Family Policy, Children, Families, Disability and Operations 19. Children with disability: State disability plan indicator 3.2.4 Reduce prevalence – and impact of abuse and neglect Year 1 actions Departmental outcomes that these actions will contribute to 19.1 Work with the National Disability Insurance Agency to Services are establish effective partnerships with child and family inclusive and services that respond to the urgent accommodation and respond to choice, family functioning needs of children with disability and culture, identity, their families during periods of crisis. circumstances and goals. 19.2 Transition children and young people receiving Services are safe, care through Victorian disability services to child high quality and and family services with no loss of quality or overall level provide a positive of care and support. experience. Alignment: State disability plan Action 11 (Vulnerable – children and families) Owner: Children and Family Policy, Children, Families, Disability and Operations
18. Parents with disability: Indicator – Improve the responsiveness of child, youth and family services in supporting parents with disability Year 1 actions Departmental outcomes that these actions will contribute to 18.1 Deliver the NDIS Sector Development Fund project, which will provide tools and resources to build the capacity of the child, youth and family services (CYF) workforces (family services, out-of-home care services and child protection). This will assist families to successfully access the NDIS and develop and implement effective plans. The project will support improved collaboration between the CYF sector and parents with disability and disability advocacy groups. 18.2 As part of the project, develop resources to support NDIS planners, support coordinators and Local Area Coordinators to work with vulnerable families with disability and to collaborate effectively with CYF services to integrate family and disability supports. Alignment: State disability plan – Action 11 (Vulnerable children and families) Owner: Children and Family Policy, Children, Families, Disability and Operations Services are inclusive and respond to choice, culture, identity, circumstances and goals. Services are safe, high quality and provide a positive experience. 19. Children with disability: State disability plan indicator – 3.2.4 Reduce prevalence and impact of abuse and neglect Year 1 actions Departmental outcomes that these actions will contribute to 19.1 Work with the National Disability Insurance Agency to establish effective partnerships with child and family services that respond to the urgent accommodation and family functioning needs of children with disability and their families during periods of crisis. 19.2 Transition children and young people receiving care through Victorian disability services to child and family services with no loss of quality or overall level of care and support. Alignment: State disability plan – Action 11 (Vulnerable children and families) Owner: Children and Family Policy, Children, Families, Disability and Operations Services are inclusive and respond to choice, culture, identity, circumstances and goals. Services are safe, high quality and provide a positive experience.
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