NSW Government 2 day summit on person centred planning: registration open

via Ageing, Disability and Home Care:, an invitation from the Minister, Andrew Constance MP:

The NSW Government is committed to implementing key reforms to the disability sector – individualised funding packages which will put people with a disability and their carers at the centre of decision making.

In order to do this, the Government is actively seeking the advice of people with a disability about their needs and aspirations for personalised service delivery, including how the system supports them.

The important consultation process will start with a two-day summit on 7 and 8 July 2011. This will be followed by a significant program of more than 100 local consultation sessions which will be held throughout NSW over the second half of 2011.

The Government will also work with peak bodies such as the Disability Council, NCOSS (NSW Council of Social Services), National Disability Service NSW and consumer organisations to seek their input.

NSW Government Person Centred Approaches Consultation Summit

OBJECTIVE: To launch the NSW Government person centred consultation process and undertake the first stage of feedback on some of the key issues

Thursday 7 and Friday 8 July 2011

Acer Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush
Fully accessible venue

SHOULD I ATTEND THIS EVENT? Yes if …

 you have a disability
 someone in your family has a disability
 you care for someone with a disability
 you are part of the disability service sector

Free – no cost to attend summit

Register online and get further about the program, venue, accommodation options, transport and other information here.

This summit is just the start…

The NSW Government is holding this two day summit to start the important process of consultation. If you can’t attend, this is not your only chance to have a say about how we can build a disability services system that puts the person at the centre.

You will be able to attend one of more than 100 consultations to be held in the coming months around NSW. You will also have the opportunity to submit your ideas online soon.