Disability at Work never looked so good! We've now finalised the program for our flagship event on disability employment, the Disability at Work Summit 2019, and we're pleased to announce that it will include several high-profile speakers.
Former NDS Chief Executive, Dr Ken Baker, will deliver a wide-ranging address on the future of supported employment and the policy, participant and provider perspectives that will drive the ongoing evolution of this vital employment model. Ken's presentation on the morning of Day Two will supplement an earlier presentation on the work of the NDIS Participant Employment Taskforce delivered by its Director, Jeannie Hodges. We're also delighted to announce that the keynote address on the evening of the Summit's first day will be delivered by philanthropist, multiple gold medal-winning Paralympian and Adelaide local, Katrina Webb. Katrina is the founding Director of Silver 2 Gold High-Performance Solutions and is an accomplished public speaker who has impressed audiences across the globe. Hear Katrina speak about her personal and professional journey, as well as her passionate commitment to helping people perform at their best. Katrina will co-present the Disability Employment Excellence Awards and the BuyAbility Above and Beyond Awards, which will be held during the Summit's networking event on the evening of 20 June. We look forward to seeing you all in Adelaide for this exciting event!Register or view the full program here.National Committee on Open Employment - Meeting updateThe National Committee on Open Employment met on 28 May and covered a range of important matters that continue to affect the delivery of Disability Employment Services (DES) under the current contract. Committee members reported that the following matters are causing ongoing concern for providers:
