The Department of Social Services will provide an industry briefing to outline key elements of the Request for Tender (RFT) and provide an overview of key changes since the Exposure Draft version.

The RFT opened on Friday 4 October 2024 and closes on Wednesday 30 October 2024 at 12pm AEDT.

The briefing will be publicly available on engage.dss.gov.au. Q&A and comments will not be open for this event. All questions in relation to the RFT must be submitted in accordance with the process outlined in the RFT.

This is an accessible live streamed event.

When: Friday, 11 October 2024, 10:30am – 12:00pm (AEDT)

Where: Online

Duration: The event will run for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Here’s what you can expect:

An overview of changes between the Exposure Draft and RFT following the consultation process – provided by Ms Kellie Spence, Group Manager, Disability Employment Group.
An overview of the RFT process - provided by Ms Sonya McCarthy, Acting Branch Manager, Disability Employment Implementation. This will include information on how to submit questions and requests for clarification regarding the RFT.

Further information can be found at - engage.dss.gov.au and https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers-programs-services-disability-employment-programs/a-new-specialist-disability-employment-program

Contact us at DESCommunications@dss.gov.au in relation to the briefing registration process. Questions relating to the RFT must be submitted in accordance with the process outlined in the RFT.

Accessibility:

Auslan interpreters and closed captioning.