Inclusive WA – State Disability Plan 2018-20 Overview Vision: An inclusive Western Australia, which supports people with disability to live satisfying everyday lives. Principle: NDIS: West Australian’s have maximum choice and control over services that support their everyday lives. Six policy pillars Strong government market stewardship Fortify choice and control for people with disability Build a quality workforce to strengthen safeguards and improve services Build sustainable supports Minimise service disruption / detrimental outcomes from NDIS transfer and transition process Strong and seamless interface mainstream services that support people with disability An individual lived experience I can access good and reliable services at the right price I can get the supports I need and can talk to people locally about my supports I have access to good, reliable and skilled support workers when I need them and am safe The supports I need are available and affordable My support services are not being disrupted by the NDIS transfer or transition I am able to access all mainstream disability services outside the NDIS Priorities
Retain a State Disability Minister, Statutory Authority and agency focus Monitor implementation of the NDIS Operational Plan Monitor, prevent and mitigate market failure Support a proactive local stewardship role Embed mechanisms throughout NDIS systems and processes Embed local decision making and close NDIS face-to-face relationships by supporting a local NDIS governance structure Fund the Industry Plan (all workforce recommendations) Identify, monitor and respond to workforce issues in partnership with the sector Disability Workforce Promotion Campaign Establish a Skills passport project Ensure a sustainable WA specific NDIS pricing framework for supports and SDA Ensure NDIA Pricing Review is: WA evidenced- based, supports regional service delivery and complex disability Address and monitor priority transition issues Provide adequate transitional funding support Monitor and review the transfer/transition roll out timeframe Support the implementation of a local governance structure Ensure WA receives adequate ILC funding Guarantee no dilution of effort in mainstream services
Fully fund the NDIS transition including full implementation of the WA Disability Services Industry Plan (Industry Plan) and commit to update the Plan Build tailored service responses not a one size fits all approach Commonwealth support and funding for Invest in a subsidised training fund for VET and skillsets Review the education and training system in the context of the NDIS Development of a Portable Training Business Case Develop a Portable Support a revised SDA to better connect supply with demand State Government leadership and stewardship with NDIS housing, including development of a SDA market profile database and information about range of housing determined
with METRONET Stronger building Universal design for housing and community Foster and develop accessible tourism market to make WA the go to destination Provide government owned land for new disability housing Support private sector to include accessible housing in new Utilise the METRONET/ Hub to increase supply, accessibility Good dental care scheme Access to mental health services for people with co-morbidity Improved handover processes to support people moving between health and disability sectors Education strategy for medical and Establish the Building Disability Fund (all schools to meet student disability needs by 2022) Establish joint planning for schools, families and Department of Education reportable to Parliament Inclusive employment Investment in customised employment models (the NDS Employment Ticket to Work Program and projectable) Support BuyAbility - Government purchase of goods and services from Supported Quality and Safeguard Investment - Zero Tolerance program Fund Disability Advocacy Maintain Disability Justice Centres mechanism
Fund a state-wide access for all abilities program Extend the Kid Sport and Silver Sport programs Implement accessible and secret voting for People with Disability and affordability of housing Encourage community housing projects Better target the First Home Owners Grant Rebate or Remove property transfer duties for people with disability Expand the WA Assisted allied health on NDIS and services Education materials in alternative formats accessible to all students with disability Invest in Teacher Training to reduce restrictive practice in schools Establish complaints mechanism reportable Employment Enterprises Continue employer payroll concessions Invest in social impact projects to increase employment opportunities and pathways Advocate for NDIS funding in individual plans for employment supports professional