Anonymous

Which of the following statements best describes you?

• I’m a support worker / work directly with people with disability
• I work for a service provider
• I employ people with disability

Question 1:

What matters most to measure and report on as we seek to achieve inclusive and accessible communities for people with disability?

We are in Goulburn NSW. Fortunately the local community does have a variety of Providers & Programs for people with disability, however, funding & access to some services is limited. Endeavour Industries is one of the only ADE’s in this area, & due to the recent pandemic we too are struggling.

Question 2:

What is most important to measure and report on as we seek to achieve economic security for people with disability?

* Greater funding opportunities for Service Providers & ADE’s
* More available information around the NDIS
* Training opportunities for rural & remote areas

Question 3:

What is most important to measure and report on as we seek to achieve health and wellbeing outcomes for people with disability?

* Goulburn has limited access to some specialists & Mental health specialists
* Waiting times for services & medical professionals is lengthy

Question 4:

What is most important to measure and report on as we seek to achieve rights, protection, justice and legislation outcomes for people with disability?

* Training for Service Providers & staff
* Regular updates on changes

Question 5:

What is most important to measure and report on as we seek to achieve learning and skills outcomes for people with disability?

* Support for Service Providers/ Carers / Families
* Face to face training
* Updated information on innovative & new ideas

Question 6:

What is most important to measure and report on as we seek to achieve personal and community support outcomes for people with disability?

* Access & support around transport
* Support with training
* Mental Health support

Question 7:

How often would you like to see progress against the outcomes for people with disability in the National Disability Strategy and the National Disability Insurance Scheme reported?

* Quarterly would be great
* As often as required given the circumstance through 2020 & the pandemic

Question 8:

Is there anything else that you think should be considered when we are monitoring and measuring the impact of activities on people with disability?

* Training around changes beyond our control
* Support ideas for mental health
* New ideas for support of people with disability in the workplace