1. New Disability Employment Framework Second Round of Consultation Information Session Tweet about today’s session using #disabilityefc

2. Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present. 2 New Disability Employment Framework

3. The Story so far TimeActivityDescription April 2015Taskforce established Objective - improve employment outcomes for people with disability. Taskforce established within DSS to develop a new Disability Employment Framework May/June 2015 Consultation Round One Objective – begin the conversation on the strengths and weaknesses of the current system and a new Framework. Issues paper released on 25 May 2015 Consultation sessions across Australia Submissions open from 25 May until 30 June 2015 Consultation report published in September 2015 November/ December 2015 Consultation Round Two Objective – continue the conversation by examining more detailed policy proposals on a new Framework. Discussion Paper released on 9 November 2015 Information sessions held Nationally in capital cities between 19 November and 30 November 2015. Online survey open from 11 November – 7 December 2015. 3 New Disability Employment Framework

4. First Round of Consultation - Outcomes 38 forums with 742 attendees 122 written submissions received The Consultation Report and public submissions can be found at www.engage.dss.gov.au 4 New Disability Employment Framework

5. Consultation Report - Findings 5 Feedback from this consultation included: concern about the client assessment process; concern about red tape and the performance framework driving poor practices; strong support for an individually focused approach based upon the principle of career planning, particularly from people with disability; and a strong desire from all to see more people with disability in employment. New Disability Employment Framework

6. Discussion Paper - Outline 6 New Disability Employment Framework Case for Change Objectives of the new Framework Target Group Framework Overview Building Capacity and Job Readiness –Individualised Funding and Market Based service provision –Ongoing support and Supported Employment Supporting Employers and Creating Jobs A Virtual Marketplace

7. Case for Change 7 Australia is doing poorly in terms of employment outcomes for people with disability. Only 52.8 per cent of people with disability at working age are in the workforce, or actively looking for work. People with disability have a higher unemployment rate than those without disability (9.4 per cent). Australia is ranked 21 out of 29 OECD countries on performance for disability employment. Less than one-third of people assisted by Disability Employment Services achieve a 26 weeks or more employment outcome. New Disability Employment Framework

8. Objectives of the Framework 8 New Disability Employment Framework

9. Target Group 9 New Disability Employment Framework * According to ABS SDAC (2012) there is a subset of people who are permanently unable to work, but have no employment restriction. These respondents are permanently unable to work due to the illness or disability of someone else, being too old or other reason. NOTE: Component items may not sum to totals due to rounding.

10. Framework Overview -Employment Equation 10 Current programmes focus on support for the individual to get a job Also need to focus on working with employers to create new job opportunities. New Disability Employment Framework

11. Framework Overview - Principles New Disability Employment Framework 11 PrinciplesBenefits Individual funding based on needs and aspirations Choice and control to the individual Market-based service provision Flexibility, innovation and responsiveness to individually based consumer choices Long ‑ term career planning and capacity building Sustainable employment outcomes that meet current and future labour market needs Understanding of employer needs Better match between job seeker and jobs, leading to better, longer term employment Increased open employment options Social and economic improvement Whole-of-government coordination and use of technology Improved service pathways and reduced ‘red tape’ for clients and service providers The person is supported through the life-course An integrated approach that maximises lifetime wellbeing

12. Framework Overview - Diagram 12 New Disability Employment Framework

13. People with Disability 13 New Disability Employment Framework

14. Evolution of Employment Services Policy 14 New Disability Employment Framework Mid-1970s Mid-1980s 1999-2006 2007 New Disability Employment Framework De-institutionalisation movement Employment support services emerged (now known as ADEs and DES) These programmes were run largely by Government or by community organisations through block-funded grants from Government. Case-based funding Fee-for-service and outcome-based funding model Greater emphasis on quality through National Standards for Disability Services. Disability Services Act 1986 was amended to support the introduction of market contestability Move to a more competitive and open market Consumer driven approach through individualised funding

15. Insert presentation title in footer15 Evidence for Change United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 Competition Policy Review (Harper report, 2015 ) International evidence that supports individualised approaches in disability employment include: Support for a shift towards individualised funding in a market-based environment comes from: Personal labour re-integration budget (the Netherlands) Ticket to Work (the USA)

16. Individualised Funding Process 16 New Disability Employment Framework

17. Effective Gateway into Service 17 Primary streaming could continue through the Department of Human Services Broaden the eligibility criteria for disability employment services to allow for earlier intervention Consider single planning and assessment for those in both NDIS and Disability Employment Services Working life attachment to system New Disability Employment Framework

18. Career Planning Process 18 New Disability Employment Framework Managed by professional, independent career planners Strengths and career goal oriented Explore both support needed and job seeker responsibilities Identify and manage linkages with other services Regularly reviewed and updated Additional support available during the planning process if required

19. Funding Linked to a Career Action Plan 19 New Disability Employment Framework Comprehensive and agreed career action plan Practical and user-friendly Outlining services based on a service catalogue Funding linked to those services Aligned with other support plans Form the basis of mutual obligations

20. Consumer Choice of a Service Provider 20 New Disability Employment Framework Individuals to choose service providers from approved service provider list for relevant services Virtual marketplace to facilitate service provider selection Participants encouraged to rate and provide feedback on service providers Support or advocacy services available if required

21. More Open and Less Restricted Market 21 New Disability Employment Framework Deregulate the market and increase competition so that it can be responsive to consumer choice. Approved service providers Development of pricing structures including outcome payments Maintain national service coverage Quality assurance framework Staged approach to implementation

22. Staged Implementation 22 New Disability Employment Framework Pre-implementation: service catalogue with prices, virtual marketplace, career planning services, service provider and client transition Stage One: controlled market with existing providers, set prices, continue existing quality assurance Stage Two: evaluate operation stage 1, review pricing levels and make adjustments, slightly expanded market Stage Three: evaluate stage 2, move to the open market, review pricing

23. Ongoing Support and Supported Employment 23 The core elements of ongoing support in an individualised, market-based approach would include: −Funding for ongoing support linked to the individual, based on need; −Portability of funding for ongoing support; and −Retaining Pro-rata award wages. ADEs as open market employers? The NDIS and employment services New Disability Employment Framework

24. Engaging with Employers and Creating Jobs 24 New Disability Employment Framework

25. Engaging with Employers and Creating Jobs 25 Need for a more strategic engagement with employers Diversity of employers – small, medium, large Possible strategies: −Accreditation scheme and awareness campaign −Incentives for employers −Partnership programme −Expanded National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) role −More flexible Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) −Support services for employers New Disability Employment Framework

26. Disability Employment Virtual Marketplace 26 New Disability Employment Framework

27. Disability Employment Virtual Marketplace 27 The functions of a virtual marketplace could be to facilitate: -management of participant information; -information and education; -direct interaction between employers and people with disability about jobs, in some cases assisted through service providers; -choice of service providers for people with disability and employers; and -payments to service providers. New Disability Employment Framework

28. Any Questions 28 New Disability Employment Framework

29. Further Involvement 29 Read the Discussion Paper and complete the online survey at www.engage.dss.gov.auwww.engage.dss.gov.au If you have any questions or want to tell us more, email disabilityemploymenttaskforce@dss.gov.audisabilityemploymenttaskforce@dss.gov.au Tweet about today’s session using #disabilityefc and encourage your network to also complete the survey New Disability Employment Framework

30. Next Steps Information sessions conclude on 30 November 2015 The survey will remain open until 7 December 2015 The Taskforce will develop a final draft of options for the new Disability Employment in early 2016 for the consideration of Government 30 New Disability Employment Framework

31. 31 New Disability Employment Framework Any Questions ?

32. Thank you 32