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Self Directed Approaches Forum

Where are we now?

Held on Thursday 28 July 2011 at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre Preston

Forum overview

Self Directed Approaches (SDA) aim to give people with a disability control of their own support and lives. People with a disability can now choose how their funds are managed, however, are sometimes hesitant to manage their own funds.

Presentations

• Josie Prioletti
  - Forum facilitator
• Dr. George Taleporos
  - a personal perspective
  - George in the Spotlight - answering the tough questions about managing your own care.
• Jane Morrell
  - Carer Solutions Australia
  
• Deb Rouget
  - Manager-Personalised Lifestyle Assistance Program (PLA)
  

Video Vignettes

• Interviews with 3 people about Self Directed Approaches to funding and the practical changes that have occurred.

Further information

The following information is available from the Department of Human Services (DHS) website

• Individual Support Package overview
• Individual Support Package Handout
• Managing your individual support package funding (direct payment)
• Direct payments supplement
• Disability financial intermediary service

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