IDA Magazine Vol 40 Iss 3 (Sep 2019)

Hilary Johnson
IDA Editor
Welcome to
the September
edition of IDA
Magazine
By September you get this feeling that there is so much happening
you might never make it to the end of the year. This edition reflects
the busyness in the sector and the myriad of things that need your
focus. Our theme articles focus on the positives and shortfalls of
the NDIS for individuals. Some people are making great strides
with individualised funding but currently many organisations are
still picking up the connecting threads – such as case management
(page 8) and capacity building of the community (page 5) that
seem to be gaps in the NDIS system for the future. Hopefully many
Australians will have contributed submission in early September
to the NDIS pointing out the service gaps and issues. Another key
issue for Australians is the impending Royal Disability Commission
and Laura discusses ASID’s actions so far in her presidents report
(page 4) with consultations already started (page 18).
Lots of resources are being developed that look practical. There
is the sunny app that assists people with disabilities to have
information to help them know what to do when experiencing
violence (page 17); ‘You Deserve to Be Safe’ – A Simple English
Booklet about Domestic and Family Violence (page 16) and the
supporting financial decisions for people with an intellectual disability
(page 15).
Meet some of ASID’s eminent researchers, their take on their
careers and what needs to be done (page 25). Interested in doing
further study with them? – Do contact them.
Arrangements for the next ASID conference in Adelaide in November
are unfolding and you can meet two of our keynotes and learn more
about them on (page 20) their pages. Don’t forget to register – its
going to be a ripper of a conference www.asidconference.com.au/
registration. You might also want to prepare for 2020 with the ASID
conference being in Auckland, New Zealand and the preparations
are well underway.
We also have our regular features including the NSW inclusive
researchers looking at relationships and friendships (page 28).
The final edition for this year will be in mid December and will
highlight the outcomes of the ASID conference in South Australia.
We welcome feedback about your favourite paper, networking event,
comments and feedback are very welcome. See the back page of
IDA for more details (page 33).
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