“Pick a Winner ”

MEDIA RELEASE September 4th 2009

When Disability Minister Jennifer Rankine announced earlier this year that Disability S.A. would launch a pilot program on self managed funding in the fourth quarter of 2009 there was an overwhelming sector positive response that this was a step in the right direction.

Disability Speaks like most major advocacy groups in SA supports this service delivery model being available to those who choose to use it. It is already proven in other juristictions and well overdue!

The steering committee of Disability Speaks thinks that such an important program deserves a very special name. It has been suggested that we encourage interested people to send to Disability SA their own suggestions on what this service model could be called. It is commonly expected that this pilot will quickly become a full blown service program. As such the name will need to
reflect the opportunity, diversity and choice such change delivers
go the distance as the program develops over coming years
be reflective of the range of clients who may choose to use such a program
highlight the excitement and positive attitude of this strategic step
meet with the Ministers approval (She has not asked for this free advise but we are sure she will take it in the spirit it is intended)
may even include a logo suggestion?
Disability Speaks advises that it has no official role in the selection of this program name and is running this program for a bit of fun and as a positive program to give the disability community in SA a chance to look ahead. Our role as advocates is not just to criticize, but to also to work with government and DSA to develop new and innovative ways of developing sector resources in a sustainable manner, while always ensuring services are client centred and outcome focused.

This impending DSA program is exciting!!!!!

We look forward to a healthy community reaction and am sure DSA will consider all submissions
submissions should be sent to disabilityinfo@dfc.com.au