❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding disability services, covering accommodation funding, carer support, service compliance, equipment funding, carer recognition, and the rationale for an internal review of the Disability Services Commission. The Minister's response provides data and explanations, deflecting some questions to other portfolios.
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In relation to the provision of accommodation for disabled people can the Minister please advise -
(1) How many families were given funding for an accommodation option for their disabled relative in the last round?
(2) How many of these applications did the Assessment Committee examine in that round?
(3) How many people were on the Assessment Committee to review those applications?
(4) How many complaints have carers made to the Carers Advisory Council, with regard to service providers not complying with the Carers Charter under the Carer's Recognition Act 2004, and what was the nature of those complaints?
(5) How many non-compatible accommodation groupings have been implemented by non-government organisations?
(6) Have those non-compatible accommodation groupings complied with the Disability Services Standards?
(7) What Communities Aids Equipment Program (CAPE) funding is available for disabled people who require services such as therapists or the provision of equipment?
(8) Have any families been knocked back for CAPE funding and if so, why?
(9) What recognition has the State Government given to the carer families who work hands-on with people with disabilities?
(10) Why has the Minister instigated a “Sector Health Check” to be undertaken internally by the Director General of the Disability Services Commission (DSC), with assistance from the DSC board and its committee, instead of establishing an independent and transparent review of the DSC?
(1) How many families were given funding for an accommodation option for their disabled relative in the last round?
(2) How many of these applications did the Assessment Committee examine in that round?
(3) How many people were on the Assessment Committee to review those applications?
(4) How many complaints have carers made to the Carers Advisory Council, with regard to service providers not complying with the Carers Charter under the Carer's Recognition Act 2004, and what was the nature of those complaints?
(5) How many non-compatible accommodation groupings have been implemented by non-government organisations?
(6) Have those non-compatible accommodation groupings complied with the Disability Services Standards?
(7) What Communities Aids Equipment Program (CAPE) funding is available for disabled people who require services such as therapists or the provision of equipment?
(8) Have any families been knocked back for CAPE funding and if so, why?
(9) What recognition has the State Government given to the carer families who work hands-on with people with disabilities?
(10) Why has the Minister instigated a “Sector Health Check” to be undertaken internally by the Director General of the Disability Services Commission (DSC), with assistance from the DSC board and its committee, instead of establishing an independent and transparent review of the DSC?
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Answered
11 December 2006
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
20 days
(1) None. Funding is not provided to families but to individuals. 35 individuals were funded. (2) 287 (3)5. (4) Information about the role and function of the Carers Advisory Council should be directed to the Minister for Community Development, the Hon David Templeman. (5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(1) None. Funding is not provided to families but to individuals. 35 individuals were funded. (2) 287 (3)5. (4) Information about the role and function of the Carers Advisory Council should be directed to the Minister for Community Development, the Hon David Templeman. (5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(2) 287 (3)5. (4) Information about the role and function of the Carers Advisory Council should be directed to the Minister for Community Development, the Hon David Templeman. (5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(3)5. (4) Information about the role and function of the Carers Advisory Council should be directed to the Minister for Community Development, the Hon David Templeman. (5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(4) Information about the role and function of the Carers Advisory Council should be directed to the Minister for Community Development, the Hon David Templeman. (5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(1) None. Funding is not provided to families but to individuals. 35 individuals were funded. (2) 287 (3)5. (4) Information about the role and function of the Carers Advisory Council should be directed to the Minister for Community Development, the Hon David Templeman. (5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(2) 287 (3)5. (4) Information about the role and function of the Carers Advisory Council should be directed to the Minister for Community Development, the Hon David Templeman. (5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(3)5. (4) Information about the role and function of the Carers Advisory Council should be directed to the Minister for Community Development, the Hon David Templeman. (5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(4) Information about the role and function of the Carers Advisory Council should be directed to the Minister for Community Development, the Hon David Templeman. (5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(5) The Disability Services Commission does not collect data of this kind. (6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(6) Not applicable. (7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(7) $7,280,456. CAEP does not fund the provision of therapy services. CAEP cannot be used to fund therapy. (8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(8) CAEP has eligibility criteria and policies in place in order to achieve this outcome. If people are not eligible for CAEP funding then it may be because they do not meet the eligibility criteria or the equipment required is not funded under CAEP Policy. (9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(9) (a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(a) Carers Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
The Carers Recognition Act 2004 formally recognising the role of Carers requires that a range of service providers across the government and non-government sector comply with the Carers Charter. (b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(b) Caring for Carers In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
In 2000/01 $10 million was provided to implement a range of initiatives to formally and practically recognise carers and the vital role they play. Funding was allocated across the disability and seniors portfolios over four years from 2001 to 2005 and was directed to: · expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· expanding existing respite services and individualised funding to promote more flexible, timely and responsive respite; · expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· expanding the provision of professional therapy, aids and equipment; · enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· enhancing counselling services for carers and care recipients; · developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· developing training modules across agencies that provide health, education and community care services in order to identify carer experiences and plan strategies for intervention; and · supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
· supporting family initiatives and projects including: support for young carers through funding for the Young Carers Advocacy Network and younger carer retreats; assistance to families in drought areas of the Wheat belt and a small grants programs to provide funding for family groups to explore ideas and strategies that will make a difference to them and their family members with a disability. Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
Included in growth funding for 2005/06 and 2006/07 is a continued commitment to carers through funding for respite and family leadership and initiatives. In 2005/06 $500,000 recurrent was made available for new respite services and in 2006/07 an additional $1 million recurrent has been made available for new respite services. In 2005/06 $300,000 was made available for family leadership and initiatives and in 2006/07 $400,000 was made available. (10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
(10) The committee overseeing the "Sector Health Check" comprises Dr Penny Flett, the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group; Ms Jenny Au Yeong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre; Mr Barry MacKinnon, Chairperson of the Disability Services Commission; and Dr Ron Chalmers, Acting Director General of the Disability Services Commission. The Sector Health Check Committee is being assisted in their work by independent consultant-auditors, Stamfords. The Sector Health Check includes analysing funding priorities and efficiencies within both the Disability Services Commission and 5 non-government agencies that have volunteered to be a part of this process. I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
I point out to the Member that this is a sector-wide health check and it is entirely appropriate for the Disability Services Commission to be represented on the Sector Health Check Committee alongside the two highly respected non-government committee members. The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
The Committee has met five times and has identified a number of issues to pursue further including analysing the submissions made to the Committee by NGO's, community groups, carer families and people with a disability. The Committee's Report with recommendations will be released publicly once it has been finalised and considered.
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