TALK: UWA Careers Centre - National Disability Services Talk

The National Disability Insurance Scheme brings transformational changes to the disability sector. Most significant is the doubling of the 70,000 workforce over the next few years and the opportunities this will bring for new entrants to the industry and the contribution to the lives of people living with a disability. The presentation will build awareness of the new scheme; what it offers both undergraduates and graduates as well as addressing key skills and attributes for working in the sector.

The presentation will be particularly relevant to the schools of Social Sciences, Health Science, Business, Computing, Sport Science, Business, Exercise and Health.

Presenters:

Tricia Mason ( Snr Project Officer Workforce) and David Rogers (Recruitment and Training Coordinator, Workforce Development)

Tricia and David have over 30 years' experience in education and training. They are currently driving workforce initiatives for National Disability Services, a peak body for 123 disability service organisations, tasked with assisting government to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Nevellene Linquist

Nevellene is HR Manager for VisAbility and Guide Dogs WA. Nevellene has a Business degree with majors in HR and IR and 10+ years work experience in HR, working in Advisor and Manager capacity. At VisAbility Nevellene is responsible to work with all staff to develop a positive value driven organisational culture, which fosters leadership, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement. The role is a key driver and leader in ensuring the effective development and implementation of HR strategies, policies and processes.