1. Young people and the NDIS Joel Darbyshire Graduate – NDIS Launch Transition Agency

2. Introduction What an NDIS means to me How you can be heard NDIS Advisory Group Your Say Co-design Town Hall Forums Learning from the first stage Overview  C HOICE  C ONTROL  S AFEGUARDS  S UPPORT WHERE NEEDED

3. A National Disability Insurance Scheme will give all Australians the peace of mind to know that if they, or a family member, have or acquire a disability that leaves them needing daily assistance with everyday life, they will be supported. “One of the biggest reforms to our social safety net that we've seen since the introduction of Medicare” Jenny Macklin, Minister for Disability Reform, April 2012 National Disability Insurance Scheme  C HOICE  C ONTROL  S AFEGUARDS  S UPPORT WHERE NEEDED

4. The Scheme will: – Assist individuals to identify goals and aspirations and to develop comprehensive plans to achieve those goals – Fund reasonable and necessary supports – Better link individuals to mainstream services and assist services – Direct investment towards evidence based interventions – Assist in reducing social constraints of disability What will an NDIS do?  C HOICE  C ONTROL  S AFEGUARDS  S UPPORT WHERE NEEDED

5. NDIS Advisory Group  C HOICE  C ONTROL  S AFEGUARDS  S UPPORT WHERE NEEDED Established by the Australian Government Draw on their knowledge and connections Provides specialist advice on the development and design of the NDIS

6. www.yoursay.ndis.gov.au A forum to present your views on design elements of the scheme Space to share your stories and experiences The NDIS Advisory Group has commenced asking design questions about the scheme and seeking your feedback Your Say  C HOICE  C ONTROL  S AFEGUARDS  S UPPORT WHERE NEEDED

9. Co-design is a process working with people to explore what people want in a system, what is possible and what is viable It means local involvement, small representative groups, detailed focus questions and facilitated with the help of people with disability Co-design  C HOICE  C ONTROL  S AFEGUARDS  S UPPORT WHERE NEEDED

10. Town Hall Forums  C HOICE  C ONTROL  S AFEGUARDS  S UPPORT WHERE NEEDED For general public Updates on progress Dates will be on announced on the website www.ndis.gov.au

11. Learning from the first stage  C HOICE  C ONTROL  S AFEGUARDS  S UPPORT WHERE NEEDED If you live in one of the launch locations and participate in the first stage you can tell us about your experience of the NDIS.

12. Did you know about what we are doing? Have you participated in ‘Your Say’ or emailed us? How else would you like to participate? ndisenquiries@fachsia.gov.au Questions for you about engaging with NDIS