Josie Prioletti - Facilitator Self Directed Funding for People with Disabilities Forum

SELF DIRECTED FUNDING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES ‘ Benefits and Challenges’ Friday 27 November 2009

FORUM AIMS To improve understanding of:
Self directed approaches /funding. What? Why?
Impact on people with disabilities
Impact on services
Overseas models and outcomes

Why has there been a move towards self directed approaches/funding? To shape disability services to reflect the emphasis on personalised support :
Victorian Disability State Plan 2002-2012
Disability Act 2006

Self-Directed approaches include:
Self-Directed Planning
-Planning that is directed by the person to the greatest extent possible
Self-Directed Support
-Supports that are flexible and tailored to individuals needs
Self-Directed Funding
-Individually attached and portable funding that allows people to choose and change service providers should they wish

Self-Directed Approaches Designed to:
Enable people with disabilities to be in more control of their own support and life
Recognise that every person is unique
Ensure that the focus remains on the person

Principles underpinning Self-Directed approaches/funding
People with disabilities are trustworthy and make appropriate decisions
Funding is based on a plan developed by the person (and where appropriate their network) that identifies disability related need
Individuals(and their personal networks) determine how agreed funds are spent, within legal and policy parameters

Some expected outcomes
Independence
Participation
Lifelong-learning
Well-being
Social connection
Relationships
Family resilience
Citizenship
Leadership individuality

Impact of self-directed funding:
New financial arrangements:
block funding service user
Individual planning funding plan
-usually undertaken with support from a facilitator
-DHS guidelines provide a framework for the plan
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Agenda 1pm start Welcome and Forum aims Peter Roberts-CEO Field & Josie Prioletti 1.10pm Dr. George Taleporos; Coordinator of Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) A personal journey Arthur Rogers; Executive Director Disability Services Division, Department of Human Services Philosophy behind self directed funding Professor Christine Bigby; School of Social Work & Social Policy, LaTrobe University Implementing individualized funding-Taking account of diversity 2.30 pm Break-refreshments David Glazebrook; CEO Impact Services Successes and Challenges experienced by impact Carolyn Gallagher / John Theo – Manager AQA / service user Benefits and challenges experienced in Attendant Support 3.55 pm final questions /close

Josie Prioletti - Facilitator Self Directed Funding for People with Disabilities Forum

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