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NSW Community Care Supports Program
Towards NDIS
Background
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HACC transition separated younger and older systems in preparation for
disability and aged care reforms
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‘NSW Community Care Supports Program’ new program – guidelines and
fact sheet released
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Continuation of business – working with DoHA, contract management,
YOD pilot
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Stronger Together 2 positions NSW to transition to an NDIS
Enabling NSW to be ‘NDIS ready’
– Full scheme NDIS roll out will commence when ST2 ends
– ST2 reforms will position NSW to move seamlessly to NDIS
Background
Close alignment between Stronger Together and NDIS design
– Person centred approaches
– Lifespan approach
• Life-long planning
• Expanded range and flexibility of support
– System capacity
– Whole of government collaboration
– Inclusive communities
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NDS operates Industry Development Fund to support the sector towards
change
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HACC Development Officers, MAPS, trainers
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CID received Consumer Development Fund to support individuals and
families towards change
The NDIS Agreement
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Transition to full scheme commences from July 2016 (aligns with ST2
completion)
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Full scheme implemented by 1 July 2018
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Scheme administered by National Disability Insurance Agency: holds
all funds; manages funds; administers access; approves payment of
support packages
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NSW contribution is existing available funding escalated for CPI and
population growth + in-kind capped services
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NSW funding goes to individual supports not administration
The NDIS Launch
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Three Local Government Areas in Hunter (Newcastle; Maitland;
Lake Macquarie)
10,000 people transitioned over 3 years
NSW funding goes to individual supports not administration
Hunter Launch – opportunity to test approaches and
assumptions:
– Cost and liabilities
– Service interventions
– Service delivery models
– Implementation and transition strategies
Post-launch NDIS rollout proceeds across remainder of NSW
Full scheme implemented by 2018/19
Sector development and support
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Ability Links NSW (ST2 initiative)
– 248 in total, 27 Aboriginal positions
– Hunter from July 2013
– Rest of state roll out 1 July 2014
 Localisation
– FACS local districts
– 15 across NSW
– Transition commences July 2013
 Transition planning for CCSP and disability services
– Funding
– Function
– How to transition – will learn from launch
Sector development and support - NDS
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Industry Development Fund
– Panel of experts – subsidy for consultancy services relating to good
governance
– Professional board member development course
– Quality management subsidy and supports
– Emerging leadership program
– Change Management Consultant
– Disability Safe
– Aboriginal resources and pathways
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Roadmap and Toolkit to support organisations to self manage transition
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Information on ADHC portal and contact NDS Sector Development Team
Thank you and questions