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Brisbane
NDISLINK
" Collaborate to Navigate" Conference

Thank you to all who attended the NDISLINK Brisbane Conference ! 

The 2024 NDISLINK Collaborate to Navigate Conference focused on some of the Recommendations from the NDIS Final Report, addressed practical areas and provided insights into compliance. challenges, offering open discussion and solutions for attendees.  Presentations will follow with further insight from experts. 

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The Conference program will also include presentation and discussion on  NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 

We were extremely grateful to see so many Providers, CEO's Directors, Managers in attendance ​

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We were most grateful to Engage Abilities, Shiftcare for their Sponsorship . Stay tuned as we await all professional photos and our after the event newsletter 

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Brisbane NDISLINK Sponsors 

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Panellists 
Moderated by Jeremy Thornton NDIS Insurance and Lynn Gabriel - NDISLINK Director 

Dan AcfieldEverhomes

Fiona CampbellIndependent Advocacy SA inc

Fiona CampbellIndependent Advocacy SA inc

Fiona CampbellIndependent Advocacy SA inc

Kirsty McGovern-Hooley

RSM Australia 

Justin Palazzo-Orr

Everhomes

Sharon Floyd 

Engels Floyd Quality Consulting 

Mark Hunn

Engage Abilities  

Dan Acfield

Everhomes 

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Agenda

Arrival and registration from 8.00am - 8.20am

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8.30am - 8.40am

Welcome and Introductions 

8.45am - 9.30am

NDIS Outcome review ; Panel Discussions 

Select Recommendation  discussions to include ;

Recommendation 4,5,7,8,10,11,14,15 

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Format : Panel Discussion followed by  Q & A and Audience engagement 

(Slido will not be used with this discussion; Audiences will be provided with a hand held microphone to ask questions ) 

9.30am - 10.00am

Choice and Control :

Presentation and discussion panel ; audience engagement 

Discussion

Self-determination theory and some of Martin Seligman’s work (psychological theories underpinning choice and control) – highlighting how we use these concepts to underpin our practice in SDA, 

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Includes the review of  separation of SDA and SIL Providers & "What changes are required to improve quality and visibility while also supporting control and choice?" 

Presented by  Everhomes  

10.00am - 10.15am

MORNING TEA 

10.15am - 10.45am

Providers and Price Limits :

How to sustain your business with cost increases while remaining compliant with regulations

Presented by Kirsty McGovern-Hooley, RSM Australia 

10.45am - 11.15am 

NDIS Code of Conduct amendment 

Legislation amending the NDIS Code of conduct to include clauses around charging higher prices for NDIS participants opposed to other clients has been introduced. â€‹

Presented by  Luke Greary, Mills Oakley Law Firm 

11.15am -11.45am

NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 ; where to from here? - 

Presentation and Discussions 

Presented by  Luke Greary, Mills Oakley Law Firm 

11.45am - 12.20pm 

LUNCH 

12.20pm - 12.50pm

How to balance quality and regulatory compliance into day to day NDIS practices

Presented by Patty Wassenaar of Engel Floyd Quality Consulting 

12.55pm - 1.30pm

Understand the minimum requirements for complaints and incident management systems for all persons receiving funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) including how to deal with reportable incidents

 

Attendees will understand : 

  • What are the requirements for complaints and incident management systems 

  • Practice standards requirements 

  • NDIS rule requirements 

  • Common non conformances 

  • Tips to document this at audit 

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Presented by Sharon Floyd ; Engel Floyd Quality Consulting 

1.30pm - 2.00pm

A Sustainable Future : Collaborating to reduce risk and increase diversity 

Presented by Mark Hunn, Engage Abilities 

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The NDIS is a single Commonwealth program that is perpetually in a state of crisis. What the future for the scheme holds is a major source of anxiety and stress for Providers. Understanding where you, as a Provider, fit in the wider community services industry and positioning yourself to grow regardless of the outcome should be the primary strategic object for all Providers.

Listen as Mark Hunn demystifies the industry and provides practical steps that all Providers can utilise to position themselves for a sustainable and diverse future.

2.00pm - 2.30pm

Effective leadership in the NDIS : Doctoral Research Findings 
Presented by Mark Hunn, Engage Abilities 

Having built a career as a governance and compliance specialist within the community services sector, Mark began his Doctoral research studies to identify effective leadership strategies under the NDIS.

Over four (4) years he completed in-depth researched into all stakeholder levels engaged in the NDIS. Hear his unique findings from this ground breaking research: It is both surprising, tantalising and practical. 

2.30pm - 2.40pm

AFTERNOON BREAK 

2.40pm - 3.10pm

NDIS Code of Conduct for Providers: How to identify and respond to incidents of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation

Presented by Lorraine Salloum 

CEO Ability Advocates 

3.10pm - 3.30pm

NDIS Provider Mandatory Insurance: New and existing business risks arising from delivering services within the disability industry. 

Presented by Jeremy Thornton, Insurance Advisernet 

3.30pm-4.30pm

Networking 

Agenda subject to change slightly allowing for unforeseen circumstances ** 

Keynote Speakers 

Are you in the

Specialist Disability Accommodation Sector? 
Attend this NDISLINK Conference and

Annual SDA Conference  Conference at the Emporium Hotel on Fri 21st June  pay the promotional package of $600 for both events

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