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July 2019

Welcome to our July Edition of the Yorke and Mid NorthDisability Workforce Hub Newsletter!

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Current NewsMeetings and Events

Employment OpportunitiesTraining

NDIS Information and UpdatesGrants and Funding

CURRENT NEWS

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IMPORTANT UPDATES REGARDING THE YORKE & MID NORTH DISABILITY WORKFORCE HUB

Just like that the 18-19 financial year is behind us and we are all busy keeping up with the changes that

July seems to bring. It’s certainly been a busy time for all and the Hub is no exception.

The Yorke and Mid North Disability Workforce Hub is pleased to announce, it will continue to operate

until the end of December 2019, with a contract extension granted from the Department for Innovation

and Skills . The Hub will continue to undertake the following actions within the Disability Sector until that

date.

• Advise NDIS Providers and similar organisations regarding workforce planning, business and

organizational issues.

• Liaise with stakeholders such as Registered Training Organisations, Universities, Schools,

Government and Associations ensuring appropriate feedback is provided regarding the disability

sector.

• Ensure providers and other stakeholders are kept informed regarding matters affecting the sector

and the rollout of the NDIS.

• Facilitate NDIS Provider Network Meetings and community engagement activities

• Coordinate programs and initiatives that impact and support the growth of a localised skilled

workforce.

I have teamed up with Joby Connor from Big Day Productions to develop a disability sector social

media campaign to showcase some of the fabulous Disability Support Workers we have in our region.

The aim of the clips are to increase awareness of the various job opportunities available in the sector.

Our first clip showcases Jarrad, a Disability Support Worker from Uniting Country SA in Port Pirie. Jarrad

is so truly passionate about the work he does, which clearly shows in the clip HERE. I will be releasing

one clip a month for the next few months, so keep your eyes open as you never know who will pop up in

our future videos!

In other news, I am also proud to say that the Hub, through RDAYMN has been successful in gaining

Regional Employment Trials funding. The funding will allow us to deliver a targeted jobseeker training

program over the next 12 months. The aim of this project is to address high levels of unemployed and



under educated jobseekers in region, in a sector that is facing significant workforce challenges and a

growing demand for skilled workers.

Program participants will be provided with a diverse range of skills, experience and support across the

Disability and Community Care sector to help ensure the region has a pool of work ready people to meet

the current and future workforce needs. The program will also support local employers to identify and

address their workforce development needs and promote career and training pathways in the sector, with

a view to delivering employment outcomes for interested job seekers.

We are currently recruiting for someone to fill this exciting new vacancy and deliver this program. If this

sounds like you please have a look at the Workforce and Industry Coordinator (Disability) J&P spec

available HERE. I am happy to answer any questions people may have about this role.

Applications close 5.00pm on Friday 12th July 2019.

Larissa Mackrill

Disability Workforce Hub Coordinator

RDA Yorke & Mid North

MEETINGS & EVENTS

NDIS SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORK MEETINGS

These meetings are an opportunity for businesses & organisations in the disability care & community

services sectors to come together to share information relating to recruitment, skills and training and to

identify opportunities to work together in addressing local needs. Creating opportunities to support and

learn from one another, discuss what it is that we are all doing in this space and how it is that we can

collectively as a group overcome the unique challenges that the NDIS brings to achieve the best

outcomes for our region. Bring along your thoughts, concerns, ideas, good news stories, anything at all for

discussion on the day.

PORT PIRIE

Wednesday 21st August 2019 and Wednesday 20th November 2019

9:30 – 11am Venue TBC



PORT AUGUSTA

Wednesday, 31st July 2019 and Wednesday, 4th September 2019

Port Augusta Business Centre, 2A Stirling Road. 10am - 12:00pm

RSVP's are required to attend and can be made via email to [email protected]

NDIS Partner Baptcare Yorke/Mid North is offering fortnightly Walk in Wednesday drop in sessions for

questions related to the NDIS for people with a disability and their family / supports.

Walk In Wednesdays

10:30am – 12:30pm

Fortnightly commencing 10th July 2019

Disability Workforce Hub

85 Ellen Street, Port Pirie

No appointment needed.

For more information contact Participant Liaison Officer, Sue Moore Ph. 0447 091 946

DROP-IN SESSIONS - FACE TO FACE SUPPORT

2nd Monday of every month: May - July 2019 - 2pm - 4pm

(or call to book an alternative appointment)

July 9th

Port Augusta Public Library, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta

RSVP: Email [email protected] or call 0436 689 733.

Please provide notification of any accessibility requirements. Children under adult supervision are welcome.



KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NDIS EVENTS IN SAhttps://ndis.gov.au/news/events/sa.html

https://www.facebook.com/events/339999749875419/

EMPLOYMENT

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Are you looking for a career that if fulfilling, challenging and rewarding? Have you ever considered being a

part of improving someone’s life? Working for ITEC Health offers a career path that lets you be a part of a

dynamic team with the opportunity for growth, and to enhance the quality of lives of those faced with



barriers.

ITEC Health in SA are looking for expressions of interest as they grow in the regions of Adelaide, Port

Augusta, Whyalla and Port Lincoln.

Full details and how to apply HERE. (Expressions of Interest Adelaide)

TRAINER AND ASSESSOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGED & DISABILITY)

Our goals for training are simple - teach people the skills for the job they want and give employers the

workforce they need. The only problem with this? Word is getting out from the employers, schools and

students that we work with and now we need more trainers like you!

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Trainer and Assessor in Individual Support (Aged and

Disability)to deliver both packages to external and classroom based MADEC students. Full details

available HERE.

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER - HOME SUPPORTAre you reliable, resilient, resourceful, responsive and ready to deliver services under the NDIS? Full-time

or Part-time roles, We are undergoing an expansion of services in the Clare Valley region and are

seeking staff who share our commitment for quality and effective services which respect the rights, needs

and dignity of the people we work with. Click HERE for full job requirements.

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS

**Please note this is an ongoing vacancy for our casual pool (hence the closing date is 2020). We will

regularly shortlist from the applications lodged and invite applicants for an interview as positions become

available. You will be contacted by us within 14-21 days of submitting an application**

Expressions of Interest are open for casual positions based in the Yorke & Mid North Region. Full

details available here. Multiple positions available in Port Augusta

Full details available here. Enquiries Joshua Bradley (08) 8633 8687 or 0419 924 605



DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS – Clare/Port Pirie

Do you believe in social justice? Do you believe everyone deserves a fair go?

At scosa, we believe in generating opportunities to maximise the potential for all people living with

disabilities in South Australia. Have you got what it takes? Apply Now

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERSAre you committed to doing your job really well and performing at a high quality level?

If you've answered 'yes' SA Country Carers is for you!

If you would like to know more about working for SA Country Carers, please call 1300 686 405 and speak

to one of our friendly staff about furthering your application. http://www.sacountrycarers.org.au

Professionalism, Equity, Teamwork, /collaboration, Empathy

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER - Clare Valley - Jamestown - Balaklava

How would you like to support people to Go fishing? Have lunch with friends? Visit a museum? Volunteer

in the community? Increase their independence? Go to the movies?

For more information please contact Laura Waldhuter at Clare Community Options on 0438 866 055 or

[email protected]

SUPPORT WORKERS

The RDSS recruitment team is currently seeking expressions of interest for Community Support Workers

to provide a variety of services to people eligible for the NDIS.

Visit: http://www.regionaldisability.com.au/careers.html



SUPPORT WORKERS Are you community focused and align with our commitment to provide high quality care to people with a

Disability, Aged and needing assistance?

Support Workers: please email your expression of interest to: [email protected]

CARE WORKERSYour Nursing Agency (YNA) is currently seeking Care Workers with experience in Disability or Aged Care

that are interested in providing a high level of service to children with health needs in the home during the

day. The clients will have ongoing shifts and a weekly roster so reliability and a passion for supporting

clients at home to meet their goals is a must.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for then don't hesitate - either call one of our friendly

recruiters on (08) 7129 5000or apply via. www.yna.com.au

SKILLS CHECKPOINT FOR OLDER WORKERS

The Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers program is here to assist those that meet the below criteria with

career advice, use of a career assessment tool, a personalised career plan and if required a 50% subsidy*

on any training required to upskill them and start them on their way to a new venture.

Criteria

• Aged between 45-70

• An Australian Citizen or permanent resident, and

• Employed or at risk of redundancy/retrenchment, or

• Unemployed for less than 3 months and not registered for any payments from Centrelink

Full details for employer and participant and participant application form.

* The 50% subsidy can only apply to RTO’s, however that can include certificate or diploma course or in fact licenses such as

HR, MR, Forklift. It can also apply to courses that are already subsidised by the SA government as BUSY At Work can then

subsidise 50% of the balance for those eligible to be part of our program.

Paula Wright | Career Advisor

P: 0417 404 360 | E: [email protected]

TRAINING



NDIS PRICING UPDATE– July Regional Teleconferences

The NDIA has released an updated NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue 2019–20, effective 1

July 2019, which will positively impact Scheme participants and providers.

The SA Provider and Market Engagement Team are looking to support regional providers with

these changes, to provide information on:

• Summary of all price increases

• Changes to pricing for therapy supports

• Introduction of the Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP)

• Updates to travel, cancellation and billing policies for non-face-to-face services

• Updates to Assistive Technology and Home Modifications

• Implementing the pricing updates - service agreements, service bookings and payment requests

If your organisation wishes to meet with the team for an individual meeting - please register for an

available time through the Sticky Tickets website

Monday 22 July – Friday 26 July.

Individual meetings will be by teleconference, with a one hour time slot per provider. When

registering please provide the contact number(s) and email addresses of the individuals who will

be attending.

If your desired time slot is sold out, please select another time and/or date.

Uni Hub Port Pirie Seeking Your FeedbackThe UniHub of Port Pirie is currently seeking feedback and recommendations from the region of what

training and tertiary education studies you would like to see made available. Thinking about your

Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment, or maybe a Diploma of Disability? Fill out one of the surveys

below and let then know!

Further information can also be found on the website.



Industry Survey HERE

Community Survey HERE

UPPER SPENCER GULF LEADERSHIP PROGRAMThis nine-day program gives you the tools and techniques to lead others successfully by building

your capability, self-awareness and confidence. You will learn how to act strategically and

collaboratively and be better able to work through challenges in positive and effective ways.

Topics covered include:

• adaptive leadership

• leading teams

• understanding yourself and others

• leading change

• communicating powerfully

• finances, committees and boards

If you’re an emerging leader, team leader, mid-level manager or in a leadership or project

management role and you need to build your capability and confidence to lead in any situation,

then this program is essential.

2019 Upper-Spencer Gulf Leadership Program Outline (835 KB)

https://www.leadersinstitute.com.au/programs/regional/upper-spencer-gulf-leadership-program

ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER IN THE HEALTH, DISABILITY, AGED

CARE OR COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTOR?

If so, then we want to hear from you to help develop a local school based VET



program!

RTO BUSINESS WORKSHOPSWe’ve introduced RTO Business Workshops aimed at strengthening business operations and

sustainability. These will ensure a responsive training system and support VET leaders to build sound

business acumen. Part of the 2019 Building Capability Framework, these half-day workshops will cover

topics such as:

• Building Positive Organisational Culture

• Developing Accredited Courses

• Effective Management Strategies with - Port Augusta Venue TBC Fri 26 July, 9:30am-12:30pm

• Mental Health Awareness

• Social Media and Marketing for RTOs - Port Pirie Venue TBC Friday 25 Oct, 9:30am-12:30pm

Workshops will be delivered by experienced facilitators from the VET Development Centre and will include

high levels of interaction to encourage networking and enhance learning.

Click here to find out more and register for the RTO Business Workshops.

If you have any questions, contact Project Lead Marina Borrello on 8429 3021 or email

[email protected].



ILC READYA free program to help organisations like yours.

ILC Ready is Community Business Bureau’s new program to help community organisations to build their

skills in planning projects and applying for funding. The aim of ILC Ready is to support organisations to

develop your ideas into fundable project proposals, with a focus on Information, Linkages and Capacity

Building (ILC) grants to support the inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities. ILC Ready

will help you to develop knowledge and skills you can use in other areas of your work, such as:

• Idea creation

• Creating outcome-based models, or theories of change – useful for guiding any project towards a

strong social impact

• Project planning and management

• Grant writing

Regional workshops (click on green to register)

ILC Ready's regional workshops will be held:

• Whyalla - 13 August 2019

• Port Pirie - 28 August 2019

Thanks to funding from South Australia's Department of Human Services through its NDIA Community

Inclusion and Capacity Development Grant, ILC Ready is free for you to access.

For more information about ILC Ready visit the website or email your question to [email protected]

SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE - THROUGH THEIR EYES

(previously known as Child Safe Environments Training)

Monday 19th August 2019, 9.30am-5.00pmCentacare Catholic Country SA85 Gertrude Street, Port Pirie



Facilitators: Kimberley Pursche & Emily Alchin

Cost: $104.50 (inc GST) includes morning tea, SECYP participant workbook and a certificate of

attendance

7 Hour Course - Full details HERE.

Bookings are essential!! Please register by contacting Karen at Centacare Catholic Country SA on

8638 2100 or email [email protected] This is a DECD approved training.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SAFE ENVIRONMENT For Children and Young People Course

Wednesday 17th July, 7th August. Full day (7 hour) course

CPR Provide First Aid, Education Care First Aid & BELS (some pre-learning may be required)

Tuesday, 13th August

[email protected] / www.accustomconsulting.com.au

HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Website: http://www.myriadtraining.com.au/ Email: [email protected]

UPCOMING COURSEShttp://actfastraining.com.au/courses/

To book into a course, arrange for discount on a group booking, arrange a course onsite at your premises,

or a night/weekend course, please contact us.

Phone: 1300 ACTFAS (1300 228 327) Email: [email protected]

Shop 5, 283 Senate Road, Port Pirie.



INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR

SAFE in Oz will be presenting ‘An Introduction To Working With Individuals Who Have Self-Destructive

Behaviour’ a 2 day workshop...

in partnership with The Salvation Army will be presenting in

Kadina – 12th & 13th September 2019

Kadina Training Workshop Flyer

in partnership with UnitingCare Wesley Country SA will be presenting in

Port Pirie – 16th & 17th September 2019

Port Pirie Training Workshop Flyer

in partnership with Life Without Barriers will be presenting in

Port Augusta – 19th & 20th September 2019

Port Augusta Training Workshop Flyer

Download workshop registration form here

LEARN To speak & write in ENGLISHDO YOU WANT TO OR WOULD LIKE TO...

• Improve and further develop your Speaking and Listening skills, or Writing and Reading skills

• Learn what you want to learn

• Build and expand your Vocabulary

• Have One on One 1 hour sessions

Group sessions also available - learn with your friends

Online video chat sessions are available

Learn in the comfort of your own home and control the pace of learning

Open to all levels of learning and speaking experience - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

No pressure on learning and there are no time lines

You can have as many or few lessons as you want

@ UR Ease English TutoringContact: Lynda Bignell Mobile: 0400 470 893. Email: [email protected]. ABN: 98 103 483 537

CAN ALL YOUR WORKERS READ AND WRITE WELL ENOUGH TO THRIVE?We can help



It can be hard keeping up with the new demands of many workplaces. Employees are now expected to do

a lot more reading and writing then they ever had to and often that involves computers. The good news is

the Reading Writing Hotline is here to help people find the right service to meet their needs whether than

is a class, private trainer or some resources. Here is what a few callers had to say about our service.

Please share our new video so we can reach more workers in need of help.

The Hotline is a free national phone referral service for adults wishing to improve their reading writing,

maths and digital literacy skills. We are a funded by Department of Education and Training and have

helped over 160,000 people in the past 25 years by assisting them to find the class or help they need.

The below directory has been created by the Disability Workforce Hub.

A list of registered NDIS Providers & Support Organisations within the Yorke and Mid North

region. Please click below for the most up to date version. DISABILITY DIRECTORY

NDIS INFORMATION & UPDATES

New Price Guide available!

The NDIA has released an updated NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue 2019–20, effective

from 1st of July 2019.

Key updates include:

- general price increases and specific increases for therapists and attendant care and community

participation;



UPDATE ON NDIS WORKER SCREENING CHECKS

From 1 July 2019, the following checks will continue to be acceptable checks for workers

providing NDIS supports and services until they expire or are revoked.

• Department of Human Services Disability Services Employment Screening Clearance

• Department of Human Services Child-related Employment Screening Clearance issued before 1

July 2019

Any new NDIS worker who requires a check, or whose existing check expires after 1 July 2019, will need

to obtain a Department of Human Services Disability Services Employment Screening Clearance.

A Working with Children Check is not an acceptable check for NDIS workers.

More information about NDIS worker screening will be provided on the screening website as it becomes

available. www.screening.sa.gov.au

CHANGE TO FUNDING FOR PARTNERS IN RECOVERY

The current process (referred to as in-kind) for charging and claiming for Partners in Recovery (PIR) and

Day to Day Living (D2DL) supports will change as of 1 July 2019.

In-kind support services are short-term arrangements that were put in place when the NDIS commenced

rolling out across Australia. Under this arrangement, in-kind supports are pre-paid by the government and

not through participant plans under the NDIS.

From 1 July 2019, funding for these supports will be included in an NDIS participant’s plan and they will

have the opportunity to choose their PIR and D2DL providers.

- the introduction of a Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP);

- increases to remote and very remote loadings;

- updates to travel, non- face-to-face services and cancellation billing policies;

- updates to Assistive Technology and Home Modifications;

The NDIS Support Catalogue 2019–20 contains support line item numbers, price limits and details to help

clearly identify what is claimable against each support line item.

https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/price-guides-and-information#ndis-price-guide-2019-20

Service providers, including Plan Managers and Support Coordinators, can access information regarding

the changes on the NDIS website.

NEW ATHM ASSESSMENT TEMPLATES NOW AVAILABLE



Providers working with NDIS participants to complete assistive technology (AT) and home modification

(HM) assessments now have access to new and improved templates via the NDIS website.

NDIS AUDITS

Two new organisations have now been certified by the NDIS Commission to deliver NDIS audits under the

Quality and Safeguarding framework – this brings us to a total of 10.

South Australian accessible auditors here IHCS recently presented at the NDS Quality and Safeguarding

Community of Practice. They are regionally accessible with local auditors based in South Australia.

The NDIS Commission is keen to hear feedback regarding any barriers that organisations/sole traders are

having to the audit process. Please provide information regarding your circumstances to:

[email protected] or 1800 035 544

GRANTS & FUNDING

REGIONAL GROWTH FUND 2019-20

The Regional Growth Fund has been established to:

• unlock new economic activity in our regions

• deliver critical economic infrastructure to create direct benefit across regional industries

• strengthen regional communities.

Through the Regional Growth Fund, the State Government is committing $150 million over 10 years to

support regional South Australia as part of the Recharging Our Regions policy.

This year $15 million has been allocated for the Regional Growth Fund.

The 2019-20 Fund will support:

• Up to $5 million for the Regional Growth Fund Competitive Grants – now open for applications.

• $10 million for the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development to commit to strategic

regional growth projects – open year-round for applications.

Applicants can seek grants from $50,000 up to $2 million. Assessment Criteria available HERE.



REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT TRIALS

The Regional Employment Trials program provides local stakeholders in selected regions, including

businesses, not-for-profits and local government agencies, with grants to trial local approaches to

delivering employment related projects.

The program provides local stakeholders in ten selected regions, including businesses, not-for-profits and

local government agencies, with grants between $7,500 and $200,000 to trial local approaches to

delivering employment related projects.

Visit https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/regional-employment-trials#key-documents for more

information.

Have a news story, training, event or employment position you would like shared in our next newsletter?

Forward details to [email protected]

Contact Phone: 1300 742 414

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