Join the Department of Social Services Branch Manager, Disability Employment Implementation – Jacinda Still and the Director of Supported Employment Policy – Carolyn Graham, as they outline key elements of the Exposure Draft for the National Panel of Assessors (NPA) program to commence from 1 July 2025. There will be an opportunity to ask questions on the NPA program and provide feedback. This is an accessible live streamed event.

When:

Friday, 6 September 2024, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (AEST)

Where: Online

Duration:

The event will run for approximately 1 hour, consisting of 30 minutes of presentation, and the remainder available for interactive Q&A.

Here’s what you can expect:

An overview of the program - provided by Ms Carolyn Graham, Director – Supported Employment. This will include an overview of the NPA program and key policy changes from the current program.
An overview of the procurement elements – provided by Ms Jacinda Still, Branch Manager, DES Reform Program Implementation Branch.
A Q&A session – with leaders and subject matter experts including Ms Jacinda Still, Branch Manager, DES Reform Program Implementation Branch.
Network – have an opportunity to hear feedback and questions arising from across the disability sector.

For more information visit: https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers-programs-services/employment-services-for-people-with-disability - a7

Contact us at DESConsultations@dss.gov.au for questions.

Easy read available to view here.

Accessibility:

Auslan interpreters and closed captioning.