The Department of Social Services has opened its consultation to help inform the Commonwealth and state and territory governments on the design and delivery of General Foundational Supports. These are specific supports that will be available outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to help people with disability, their families and carers.

VCOSS and Disability Advocacy Victoria invite you to join us for an online consultation where we want to hear your recommendations, thoughts and expertise on what our submission needs to consider.

We invite all VCOSS members and Victorian Disability Advocacy Program organisations to be a part of this important reform work as it will take a collective effort from the community sector to ensure that all Victorian’s can access the care and support, they need to live a full and safe life, free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.

This important consultation will aid VCOSS in developing a submission aiming to inform governments on what supports are necessary to help the community sector and mainstream services provide accessible and inclusive delivery for all.

This consultation will be informed by the Department’s Consultation Paper.

What are general foundational supports?

‘general’ supports that deliver access to trusted information and advice and build the capacity of all people with disability. These are being designed for people with disability aged under 65 to fully participate in the community, and to make decisions and advocate on issues that impact them but would not exclude those over 65 from accessing or benefiting from general information. This also includes information, advice and supports for families, carers and kin, and community organisations where appropriate.