PWDA invites people with disability to join a focus group to inform a new Australian Public Service (APS) training package
Wednesday 2 September
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), in partnership with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) and Portable, is developing a new disability capability training package for Australian Public Service (APS) employees.
The training will include five online learning modules:
- Two core modules for all APS employees.
- Three modules for APS employees in specialist roles.
- People with disability will be involved throughout the project to help make sure the training is relevant, accessible and informed by lived experience.
Who can participate in the focus groups?
PWDA is inviting people with disability aged 18 years or older to express their interest.
When will the focus groups take place?
The focus groups will take place in September on the following dates. Participants only need to attend one of the focus groups.
- Tuesday 22 September, 9:30am – 11:30am AEST
- Tuesday 22 September, 1:00pm – 3:00pm AEST
- Tuesday 29 September, 10:00am – 12:00pm AEST
- Tuesday 29 September, 2:00pm – 4:00pm AEST
What will the focus groups involve?
The focus groups will provide an opportunity to share your views and experiences in a supported group discussion.
You will be invited to contribute from your own experience and perspective. You will not be expected to speak on behalf of all people with disability or a whole community.
Focus-group feedback will help inform the direction of the training, including its learning priorities, content and approach.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for people with a broad range of disability experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
You do not need to have worked in the APS to take part. You also do not need previous experience taking part in co-design, consultation or focus groups.
Time commitment
If selected, you will be asked to take part in:
- 1 hour of preparation before the focus group
- One 2-hour online focus group
- The total expected commitment is 3 hours.
All engagement will be online unless otherwise stated. Preparation materials and discussion questions will be provided before the focus group so you have time to consider them.
Some participants may be invited to take part in later testing or consultation activities.
This would be a separate opportunity and there is no expectation or requirement to take part in anything beyond the focus group.
Payment
Selected participants will be paid $70 per hour for their time. This includes:
- 1 hour of preparation – $70
- 2-hour focus group – $140
- Total payment: $210
Payment will be provided in the form of a gift card following participation in the focus group.
Your privacy
All personal information will remain anonymous and will not be linked to you in any reports or findings.
Any personal information you provide will be handled in line with PWDA's Privacy Policy.
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