Would you like to get involved in consultations and input opportunities around Foundational Supports and/or General Supports?

General supports are one part of Foundational Supports that will aim to improve access to information and connection to the right services and supports.

You can learn more about these by going to:

www.engage.dss.gov.au/foundational-supports/general-supports/

To have your say on general supports, you can:

For more info visit www.engage.dss.gov.au/foundational-supports or email foundationalsupports@thesocialdeck.com

Consultation events are also available. You can attend an in person or online roundtable conversation on the design of general supports. Events are facilitated by people with disability.

Registrations are open for some in person events, with more opening soon.

For more details or to register your interest in these, go to:

www.engage.dss.gov.au/foundational-supports/consultations-calendar-and-registrations/

A Webinar recording from the DSS’ introductory webinar on Foundational Supports consultation (20 September) can now be accessed by going to:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPDnH_QN5S0

Topics covered:

  • Foundational Supports overview and
  • how you can get involved in consultations.

Speakers: The Hon. Amanda Rishworth MP, Mel Butcher, Jane Britt and Dr George Taleporos.

Foundational Supports Ideas Wall

The Foundational Supports Ideas Wall is an online, moderated forum where you can share ideas about general supports, as part of the design of Foundational Supports. Write your own thoughts, or comment on those of others.

www.engage.thesocialdeck.com.au/foundational-supports

To receive updates on upcoming consultations, subscribe to the Foundational Supports newsletter by emailing:

foundational.supports@dss.gov.au using

“Please add me to the Foundational Supports mailing list”

in the subject line.

As part of DSS’ ongoing effort to improve communication, they are transitioning to a new mailbox subscription system, called Swift Digital. This will streamline how they handle enquiries and improve the look and accessibility of their newsletter. They expect the new platform to go live soon. Existing subscribers will receive further information about this, including how to opt out or unsubscribe, if you choose to.

For more information, visit DSS Engage:

www.engage.dss.gov.au/foundational-supports/.

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