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Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability and the Carers Advisory Council WA
WA Public Consultation Sharing Healthy Conversations
The Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability (MACD) and the Carers Advisory
Council (CAC) has partnered to bring together people with disability, carers,
and health professionals to explore effective communication practices.
The feedback from the public forum and submissions will result in a report to
the Disability Services Minister Helen Morton MLC and Seniors and Volunteering
Minister Robyn McSweeney MLC.
Public ForumDate: Wednesday 22 August 2012Time: Morning Session 10am to
1pm, Registration from 9:30am Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm, Registration from
1pmVenue: Boulevard Hall, The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat
Forum format: There will be group discussion and opportunities to use art and
stories to communicate.
You may attend either the morning or afternoon session.Lunch will be held from
1pm to 2pm. Participants from both morning and afternoon sessions are invited
to share lunch.
RSVP: By Friday 17 August 2012<rsvp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> or
Georgia Stewart 08 9382 1844 or mobile 0401 937 924 (for deaf and hard of
hearing people)
Please advise of any access / dietary requirements or communication support you
may need to participate. Parking vouchers are also available.
If you are unable to attend you can still provide input. For the information
sheet and questionnaire visit our website www.macd.wa.gov.au or contact us.
Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability and the Carers Advisory Council WA
Public Consultation Sharing Healthy Conversations
It is important that all voices are heard when planning and organising medical
assessment and treatment, so good communication is vital.
The Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability (MACD) and the Carers Advisory
Council (CAC) has partnered to bring together people with disability, carers
and health professionals to explore effective communication practices.
Seniors and Volunteering Minister Robyn McSweeney and Disability Services
Minister Helen Morton are keen to know what enables effective communication
between individuals with disability, carers and health professionals.
About the ConsultationThis consultation aims to give people with disability,
carers and health professionals the opportunity to provide their experiences
and ideas to the Ministers. The information will be collated and analysed to
find common themes which may inform future policies, procedures and education
of people with disability, carers and health professionals.
About the CouncilsMinisterial Advisory Council on Disability (MACD): The role
of the MACD is to advise the Minister for Disability Services on issues that
impact on the lives of people with disability, their families and carers. MACD
is an independent consumer based body and exists to ensure these issues are
adequately represented to Government. Membership consists of up to 14 people
who are people with disability, carers, family members, service providers and
advocates. Visit www.macd.wa.gov.au for further information.
Carers Advisory Council (CAC): The Carers Advisory Council advises the Minister
for Seniors and Volunteering on relevant issues for carers and provides an
annual report on the compliance of reporting organisations with the Carers
Recognition Act. The Carers Advisory Council consists of up to ten people who
are carers or people who know about supporting carers. All bring a range of
knowledge and experience of the caring role.
Visit
www.communities.wa.gov.au/serviceareas/carers/Pages/CarersAdvisoryCouncil.aspx
for further information.
Submissions close Wednesday 3 October 2012 How to provide comment We have
provided a number of ways so that all people can have a say. Choose your
preference from the options below.
If you need help completing the questionnaire please contact us.
Online:QuestionnaireEasy English / Compic versionDownloadable Microsoft Word
version:Questionnaire Easy English / Compic version
Visit our website www.macd.wa.gov.au for the online questionnaire or Word
document or contact the office to obtain a questionnaire.
Send your submission by email, post or fax before 3/10/12 (details below).
Public ForumDate: Wednesday 22 August 2012 (see flyer)Time: Morning
Session: 10.00am to 1.00pm Afternoon Session: 2.00pm to
5.00pmVenue: Boulevard Hall, The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard,
FloreatRSVP: by Friday 17 August 2012 to Georgia Stewart 08 9382 1844 or
<rsvp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> or mobile 0401 937924 (for deaf and hard
of hearing people)
Forum format: There will be group discussion and opportunities to use art and
stories to communicate.
This project is also looking at best practice consultation processes. If the
above methods of providing comment do not meet your needs please contact us.
Contact Details:Email:<info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Telephone:08 9426
9269 - Gail AmbroseFreecall:1800 629 269 (for country callers)0402 622388 (for
deaf and hard of hearing people)Fax: 08 9226 2316Website:www.macd.wa.gov.au
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