Understand NDIS demand in your area The NDIS Demand Map is a new data analytics tool that provides information to help providers to grow in the NDIS. Use the NDIS Demand Map to help understand the services and locations NDIS participants may choose by 2023. https://blcw.dss.gov.au/ndis-demand-map/
Author: Jose Koppelman-Guthrie
Business Engagement Program (SA)
For businesses across South Australia that are ready to grow and want to connect with support for growth, a dedicated Business Engagement Program is available. This program aims to deepen the State Government’s interactions with, and understanding of, small businesses, and help them to navigate and connect with the support available to them. The program […]
NDIS Thin Markets Project
The Department of Social Services (DSS) and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have commissioned the NDIS Thin Markets Project to develop strategies to address supply gaps in ‘thin markets’ in the NDIS. The project will examine options for different cases. Noting that there is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all approach to addressing thin markets and […]
Consultation – Statewide Consumer and Community Engagement Strategic Framework (SA)
An exciting new project is being undertaken by the South Australian Department for Health and Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Health Consumers Alliance of South Australia (HCASA), to develop a Statewide Consumer and Community Engagement Strategic Framework. The new Framework for the health system will build on the current SA Health Framework for Active Partnership […]
Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo 10-11 May
Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo 10-11 May A diverse professional career in the disability sector has never been more promising. As Developmental Educators and BDDE students we are certainly very aware of this. Disability and Community Inclusion, Flinders University, and the DEAI continue to represent our profession to raise this awareness and to attract more […]
Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education Graduation Ceremony April 2019
On Wed 17th April students from the Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education were honoured for their achievements and success during their Graduation Ceremony at Flinders University. The DEAI Committee congratulates all graduates and wish them all the very best for their future careers as Developmental Educators.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Annual Prizes and Awards Ceremony
Each year the College of Nursing and Health Sciences holds its Annual Prizes and Awards Ceremony at Flinders University. The DEAI is privileged to be able to sponsor a Prize – the “Developmental Educators Australia Inc Prize for Academic Excellence”. This year, on 18th April, this Prize was won by Marwa Al-Bouch. Marwa won a […]
Recent professional development – ‘Developmental Assessments for Developmental Educators’
The DEAI recently (11 April) offered training in Developmental Assessments for Developmental Educators and other Allied Health Professionals. The session was presented by Melinda Cooper, Consultant OT with Pearson Clinical and was very well attended by 34 participants, some video live streaming in from Country SA, NSW, Qld and Victoria. A REAL assessment (Roll Evaluation of […]
Two Way Street Workshop ‘When the words aren’t there yet’ (ADL)
When the words aren’t there yet. This workshop by Two Way Street is a workshop for anyone who would like to know more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), the various AAC apps, devices and communication books available and gain a deeper understanding of how AAC can enable you to have meaningful conversations. Presenter Janelle Sampson […]
Resource – Keeping Kids Central eLearning course
Resource –Keeping Kids Central eLearning course This online course, produced by the Institute of Child Protection Studies at the Australian Catholic University, looks at child-centred approaches in work with children and young people, particularly those that have experienced family violence. Keeping Kids Central is a free online course designed to help practitioners understand and apply […]