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Minister’s media event cover page Event: Western Australian Disability Enterprises (WADE) Annual Celebration and

presentation of certificates Location: Activ Business Services Centre

25 Ewing St Bentley

Time and date: 9.30am – 10.00am, Tuesday 24 October 2017

Minister/s attending: Minister for Disability Services, Stephen Dawson

Local MLA and/or MLC attending:

Hon Peter Collier MLC, Shadow Minister Disability Services; Housing

Third parties attending: State and Local Government representatives – (from CEO, Mayors and staff members, NDS members, WADE board members and staff, WADE supported employees with carers/families

Ministerial staff contact/s: Minister’s Media Advisor, Jasmine Bamford 0429 654 302

Contacts on the day: Ms Lil Paskos, WADE Procurement Manager, 0427 905 226

Dress: Business attire

Met by: Danielle Newport, CEO Activ Shane Yensch, A/Chairperson WA Disability Enterprises (WADEs)

Minister’s role: A short speech and present three to four certificates of appreciation (state and local governments) with WADE representatives, and length of service awards to supported employees and photographs with recipients.

Third party role:

Minister’s speech duration: Three Minutes. Speech to be followed by award and certificate presentations taking approximately 6-10 minutes

Minister introduced by: Danielle Newport, CEO Activ

Order of Proceedings: 9.30am Welcome by Danielle Newport

9.33 Welcome to Country (TBA)

9.38 Danielle Newport welcomes Minister

9.40 Minister delivers speech

9.43 Danielle Newport thanks Minister and reads recipients of certificates and awards. Minister presents certificates and awards to recipients.

10.00 WADE function concludes and Activ facility re-opening commences. Refer separate order of proceedings.

Drop off location: Activ Business Services Centre - 25 Ewing Street, Bentley

Parking location: A parking bay out the front will be reserved for Minister

Logistics: N/A

Acknowledgements: • Honourable Peter Collier, Shadow Minister Disability Services and Housing

• Captain Brian Delamont, Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling • Priya Cooper OAM, Deputy Chairperson, Disability Services Board

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• Marion Hales-MacDonald, Assistant Director General, Disability Services

• Dr John Byrne, Acting Commissioner Equal Opportunity Commission • Andrew Edwards, Chairman Activ • Keri Shannon, Mayor Town of Cambridge • Logan Howlett, Mayor City of Cockburn • Paul Ng, Mayor City of Canning • Ian Cowie, Chief Executive Officer, City of Gosnells • Senior Executive members, WA Disability Enterprises • Supported employees

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Speaking Points Introduction

• Good morning.

• Ngala Kadditj Noongar mort kayan kadak nidja boodja

• I want to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on

which we meet, the Noongar People, and I pay my respects to

their elders past and present.

• I acknowledge:

o Honourable Peter Collier, Shadow Minister Disability

Services and Housing

o Captain Brian Delamont, Commanding Officer HMAS

Stirling

o Priya Cooper OAM, Deputy Chairperson, Disability

Services Board

o Marion Hales-MacDonald, Assistant Director General,

Disability Services

o Dr John Byrne, Acting Commissioner Equal Opportunity

Commission

o Andrew Edwards, Chairman Activ

o Keri Shannon, Mayor Town of Cambridge

o Logan Howlett, Mayor City of Cockburn

o Paul Ng, Mayor City of Canning

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o Ian Cowie, Chief Executive Officer, City of Gosnells

o Senior Executive members, WA Disability Enterprises

o Supported employees

o Ladies and gentlemen

Main Points

• I am delighted to join you today for the WA Disability Enterprises’

fifth annual celebration.

• And a celebration it truly is as we acknowledge the fantastic

work being done by so many to advance employment

opportunities for people with disability, and recognise wonderful

individual achievements.

• As you may know, I am incredibly passionate about employment

for people with disability and it is also one of the main focus

areas of the McGowan government.

• Having a job that we enjoy is important to us in so many ways.

Not only does it provide economic security but it also plays a

vital role in enriching our individual lives.

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• A job promotes self-esteem and provides vital opportunities to

interact with others. Put simply, it creates a sense of belonging,

meaning and contribution to the community.

• It is therefore fantastic to be with you today as we celebrate the

partnerships and important contribution made by the WADE

network towards providing employment opportunities to people

with disability and mental illness.

• The network of WA Disability Enterprises (WADEs) offers a wide

range of products and services, employment and training that

span the retail, manufacturing, printing, recycling and horticulture

industries and many more.

• And Tthe numbers speak for themselves. So far the WADE

network has provided:

o Employment for more than 2,000 West Australians with

disability or mental illness in supportive environments.

o Partnerships with more than 70 state, Local and

Commonwealth Government agencies, supporting

workplace inclusiveness.

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o More than $40 million in new and repeat business being

generated, providing significant economic benefits to the

community.

• These are all wonderful achievements made possible by the

strong partnerships WADE has developed with government

agencies and authorities.

• I would like to take this opportunity to commend all those

involved with this success and the significant positive impacts

you are collectively bringing about in people’s lives.

•

• I would like to take this opportunity to commend all those

involved with this success and the significant positive impacts

you are collectively bringing about in people’s lives.In particular, I

would like to acknowledge the Department of Finance, especially

the Social Procurement team, who continue to work alongside

the WADEs;

• I would also like to acknowledge the Western Australian Local

Government Association for supporting and encouraging greater

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procurement of products and services within the Local

Government Sector;

•

• As our community continues to grow and expand, so too will the

need for employment services and opportunities.

• The State Government recognises this and is working towards

ensuring the range of work purchased from WADE by

government and the private sector can be increased.

• This reflects our vision of creating more jobs and ensuring

opportunities exist to all Western Australians to make a valuable

contribution to our community.

•

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• For it is only through all of us working together that we can

achieve success. And that is evident here today at this

celebration – the contribution that so many are making to create

an inclusive community that enriches the lives of many.

• I would now like to share with you a story about Ryan Harding

who has been an employee at Goodwill Engineering for 17

years.

• Since he commenced working with Goodwill Engineering, Ryan

has gained a lot of confidence and is a highly valued employee

whom I am told the company consistently relies upon to keep the

operations of the business ticking along.

• Ryan has developed many skill sets and has carried out on-the-

job training where he works across the different manufacturing

divisions including metal fabrication processing, machinery

operation, welding, product assembly and packing.

• Ryan has also completed a Certificate II in Transport and

Logistics.

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• Ryan’s role also extends to engaging with external customers

who regularly praise Ryan with his friendly and positive attitude

and attention to detail.

• Ryan is praised by his employer for his initiative and his ability to

adapt to what is asked of him.

• Ryan is seen as a great role model and mentor and is looked up

to by his peers. He will step up and actively engage with other

employees to achieve their work related goals. Further to all this,

Ryan is described as a truly caring person who displays

displaying compassion and empathy for his fellow work mates.

• It’s no surprise that Ryan wants to continue to develop and grow

and I understand that Ryan hopes to move into ‘Open

Employment’ and undertake further studies in Warehouse

operations. We commend you Ryan for all your hard work and

dedication.

• Ryan’s story is a tribute to how far he has come and it is also

evidence of the value of what WA Disability Enterprises provide.

• I would like to ask Ryan to come to the stage as I present to him

a Certificate of Recognition.













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• So without further ado, I thank everyone here today for the

important contribution you are playing in this success.

• It is my great privilege to commence the presentation of awards

and certificates in recognition of these contributions.

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Briefing Note Minister for Disability Services Ministerial Ref: 62-02250/62-03410 Issue: Minister Dawson to attend the Western Australian Disability Enterprise (WADE) Annual Celebration and, following that, deliver a speech at the official re-opening of Activ Foundation (Activ)’s Bentley Site. Background • You have accepted the invitation to attend the WADE’s fifth annual celebration on

Tuesday, 24 October 2017 from 9:30am-10:00am and, following that, officially re-open Activ’s Bentley site from 10:00am-10:45am. Both events are held at Activ’s Business Services Facility at 25 Ewing St, Bentley.

• Activ Foundation is the largest provider of disability services in Western Australia and has supported people with disability, their families and carers since 1951.

• In 2016-17 the Department of Communities, Disability Services (Communities) provided funding of $52.7 million to Activ to deliver individualised and family support services to 1,470 individuals.

• Activ receives substantial Commonwealth funding for its supported employment services (referred to as Business Services) and Home and Community Care (HACC) program.

• Other sources of revenue include income generated from Business Services activities and fundraising, the main event being the City to Surf fun run.

• Activ’s Business Services provide training and supported employment through a range of employment opportunities for people with moderate to high disability support needs.

• Employment is important in enabling people with disability to achieve financial security, assisting in skill development and providing opportunities to participate in community, social and economic life. Increased access to employment opportunities for people with disability is a key policy direction of the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020.

• Activ’s Business Service is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE). ADEs are funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services and are generally not for profit organisations providing supported employment opportunities to people with disability. ADEs provide a wide range of employment activities and operate within a commercial context.

• Activ’s Business Service is a member of the WADE network, along with several other service providers across the State: o Department of Finance; o Goodwill Engineering; o Good Samaritan Industries; o Intework Inc.; o Westcare; and o Workpower.

• In the Western Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme areas, funding associated with WADE Disability Employment Assistance activities is included in individual plans, though it is noted as an in-kind support, similar to block funded services.

Re opening of the Business Services operations in Bentley • On 9 September 2016, Activ formally announced the closure of its Business Service sites

at Kewdale, Embleton, East Victoria Park and Palmyra. It was noted that in future, all supported employees would transfer to work opportunities at Activ’s newly refurbished

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site in Bentley, that no employee would lose their job, and that many will have increased job opportunities in the new location.

• Activ has indicated that the restructure of its Business Services will result in its supported employment operations being financially viable, which has proven unsustainable as a multi-site model.

• To facilitate the Bentley site refurbishment, it’s the employees and staff moved to the East Victoria Park and Kewdale Business Service sites in November 2016.

• The Bentley site refurbishment was completed in August 2017 and all employees from all sites have relocated to Bentley over an eight week period, with the former Palmyra site being last to move.

Disability Services funded Activ Transport Services - Concerns • Transport for individuals to the Business Service Centre is of high concern to individuals

and their families. • The roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) requires individualised

funding for transport, and replaces Activ’s block funded transport model which ceased on 30 June 2017.

• People who were previously transported by Activ’s Transport now use two private bus companies which service many of the previous Activ bus routes, plus some new routes.

Current situation • On Tuesday 24 October 2017, you will attend WADEs fifth Annual Celebration at Activ’s

Business Service Facility, 25 Ewing Street, Bentley from 9:30am to 10.00am, and deliver a three minute speech and present certificates of appreciation and length of service awards to supported employees.

• An event summary and draft speech for the WADE celebration is attached for your consideration (Attachment 1).

• This will be followed by the re-opening of the Bentley Site from 10:00am to 10:45am at the same location, where you will give a three minute speech to officially re-open the site, followed by a tour of the refurbished site after the event concludes.

• An event summary and draft speech for Activ’s Bentley Site re-opening is attached for your consideration (Attachment 2).

Recommendation/Action That you note this information and the attached event summaries, and consider the attached draft speech notes. _____________________________

Noted / Approved / Not approved _______________________________

Marion Hailes-MacDonald Assistant Director General Disability Services Department of Communities

Hon Stephen Dawson MLC MINISTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICES

09 / 10 / 2017 / / 2017 Min Ref: 62-03410 / 62-02250 Contact: Marion Hailes-MacDonald

Assistant Director General, Disability Services Tel: 08 9426 9287 Mbl: 0403 070 073

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Minister’s media event cover page Event: Re-opening of the ACTIV Bentley Business Service site

Location: Activ Business Services Centre 25 Ewing St Bentley

Time and date: 10.00am-10.45am, Tuesday 24 October 2017



Hon. Peter Collier MLC , Shadow Minister Disability Services; Housing

Third parties attending: State and Local Government representatives – (from CEO, Mayors and staff members, NDS members, WADE board members and staff, WADE supported employees with carers/families TBA


Contacts on the day: TBA

Dress: Smart Casual

Met by: N/A – Minister is already at premises. Refer to DS62-02250 Western Australian Disability Enterprises (WADE) Function for further details.

Minister’s role: Deliver a three minute speech and unveil plaque.

Third party role:

Minister’s speech duration: Three minutes


Order of Proceedings: Please note that Minister is speaking at an associated function immediately preceding this second event, being held at the same venue. Refer to DS-6202250 Western Australian Disability Enterprises (WADE) function.

10.00 Minister is introduced by Activ Chief executive Officer Danielle Newport

10.02 Minister speaks and unveils plaque.

10.07 Danielle Newport thanks Minister

10.10 Morning Tea and tour of facility

10.45 Minister departs



Logistics: N/A

Acknowledgements: To be advised once the RSVP list is finalised (19 October)

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Speaking Points Main Points1

• Well today’s celebration of achievements continues, ladies and

gentlemen.

• We have just witnessed the many wonderful achievements

resulting from the work of the WADE network. And now it is time

to recognise the work of today’s hosts, Activ, and commemorate

the re-opening of their Bentley facilities.

• And I must say – just looking around us, doesn’t this place just

look fantastic? I am very much looking forward to taking a closer

look of the facilities when we tour them shortly.

• But before then, I hope you will indulge me a few more minutes

to speak with you about this facility and what it represents within

the broader context of the supports and services available to

people with disability in our wonderful State.

1 This address immediately follows and continues on from the Minister’s previous address to the WADE’s function. As the audience and venue are identical, we have not included another welcome and acknowledgements.

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• As everyone here today knows only too well, disability services

in Western Australia is evolving with the implementation of the

National Disability Insurance Scheme.

• The NDIS is an historic transformation that is set to revolutionise

the supports and services provided to people with disability, their

families and carers.

• I strongly believe that the NDIS belongs to people with disability

and to our community. I am committed to continuing to work in

partnership with people with disability, their families and carers,

and the sector to ensure the Scheme meets the needs of West

Australians.

• We are in the fortunate position that we have such a strong

disability sector in this State that we are well positioned for this

reform and the opportunities it presents.

• I would like to commend Activ as one of the lead organisations

responding to the NDIS reform. You are at the forefront of

adapting to change and the facilities that we are here to open

today are an example of your forward thinking. Thinking that will

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ensure that people with disability continue to receive quality

services to meet their needs.

• By bringing together previous multiple sites throughout Perth into

this one location, you have adapted to a changing and

competitive market.

• Most importantly, you seized the opportunity to improve your

services and positioned yourself to better support your clients to

live meaningful lives, focusing on the things that are important to

them.

• From the outset, your objective in amalgamating and re-

designing this facility was to provide your supported employees

with a vibrant and modern purpose-built environment.

• As always with these sorts of visionary projects, it can cause

some disruption for those involved, so well done to everyone for

their patience during this time.

• I am sure you will agree it has been worth it!

• What great features this new facility has, from new recreation

areas to digital hub training rooms and custom designed

workspaces.

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• Importantly, the increased range of employment and training

services provides a more diverse range of opportunities for

supported employees to tap into, aligned with their personal

choices, skills and interests.

• When at capacity, this site will support more than 400 West

Australians with disability to achieve their employment goals.

• I congratulate Activ on creating this wonderful facility that will

play a vital role in creating employment opportunities and

enhancing the lives of people with disability.

• It now gives me great pleasure to declare Activ’s newly-

refurbished Bentley site open!

(Minister to unveil a plaque)

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Minister’s media event cover page Event: Re-opening of the ACTIV Bentley Business Service site

Location: Activ Business Services Centre 25 Ewing St Bentley

Time and date: 10.00am-10.45am, Tuesday 24 October 2017



Hon. Peter Collier MLC , Shadow Minister Disability Services; Housing

Third parties attending: State and Local Government representatives – (from CEO, Mayors and staff members, NDS members, WADE board members and staff, WADE supported employees with carers/families TBA


Contacts on the day: TBA

Dress: Smart Casual

Met by: N/A – Minister is already at premises. Refer to DS62-02250 Western Australian Disability Enterprises (WADE) Function for further details.

Minister’s role: Deliver a three minute speech and unveil plaque.

Third party role:

Minister’s speech duration: Three minutes


Order of Proceedings: Please note that Minister is speaking at an associated function immediately preceding this second event, being held at the same venue. Refer to DS-6202250 Western Australian Disability Enterprises (WADE) function.

10.00 Minister is introduced by Activ Chief executive Officer Danielle Newport

10.02 Minister speaks and unveils plaque.

10.07 Danielle Newport thanks Minister

10.10 Morning Tea and tour of facility

10.45 Minister departs



Logistics: N/A

Acknowledgements: To be advised once the RSVP list is finalised (19 October)

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Speaking Points Main Points1

• Well today’s celebration of achievements continues, ladies and

gentlemen.

• We have just witnessed the many wonderful achievements

resulting from the work of the WADE network. And now it is time

to recognise the work of today’s hosts, Activ, and commemorate

the re-opening of their Bentley facilities.

• And I must say – just looking around us, doesn’t this place just

look fantastic? I am very much looking forward to taking a closer

look of the facilities when we tour them shortly.

• But before then, I hope you will indulge me a few more minutes

to speak with you about this facility and what it represents within

the broader context of the supports and services available to

people with disability in our wonderful State.

1 This address immediately follows and continues on from the Minister’s previous address to the WADE’s function. As the audience and venue are identical, we have not included another welcome and acknowledgements.

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• As everyone here today knows only too well, disability services

in Western Australia is evolving with the implementation of the

National Disability Insurance Scheme.

• The NDIS is an historic transformation that is set to revolutionise

the supports and services provided to people with disability, their

families and carers.

• I strongly believe that the NDIS belongs to people with disability

and to our community. I am committed to continuing to work in

partnership with people with disability, their families and carers,

and the sector to ensure the Scheme meets the needs of West

Australians.

• We are in the fortunate position that we have such a strong

disability sector in this State that we are well positioned for this

reform and the opportunities it presents.

• I would like to commend Activ as one of the lead organisations

responding to the NDIS reform. You are at the forefront of

adapting to change and the facilities that we are here to open

today are an example of your forward thinking. Thinking that will

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ensure that people with disability continue to receive quality

services to meet their needs.

• By bringing together previous multiple sites throughout Perth into

this one location, you have adapted to a changing and

competitive market.

• Most importantly, you seized the opportunity to improve your

services and positioned yourself to better support your clients to

live meaningful lives, focusing on the things that are important to

them.

• From the outset, your objective in amalgamating and re-

designing this facility was to provide your supported employees

with a vibrant and modern purpose-built environment.

• As always with these sorts of visionary projects, it can cause

some disruption for those involved, so well done to everyone for

their patience during this time.

• I am sure you will agree it has been worth it!

• What great features this new facility has, from new recreation

areas to digital hub training rooms and custom designed

workspaces.

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• Importantly, the increased range of employment and training

services provides a more diverse range of opportunities for

supported employees to tap into, aligned with their personal

choices, skills and interests.

• When at capacity, this site will support more than 400 West

Australians with disability to achieve their employment goals.

• I congratulate Activ on creating this wonderful facility that will

play a vital role in creating employment opportunities and

enhancing the lives of people with disability.

• It now gives me great pleasure to declare Activ’s newly-

refurbished Bentley site open!

(Minister to unveil a plaque)

327 Cambridge Street, Wembley WA 6014 • PO Box 446 Wembley WA 6913 Tel: 08 9387 0555 • Email: [email protected] • www.activ.asn.au

Activ Foundation Inc • ARBN: 060 921 271 Members’ Liability Ltd • ABN: 11 553 592 765

Hon Stephen Dawson MLC Minister for Environment; Disability Services SENT BY EMAIL

4 September 2017 Dear Minister I look forward to seeing you at the Western Australian Disability Enterprises’ (WADE) Annual Celebration on 24 October 2017. As a member of WADE, Activ has a long history of supporting people with disability especially in employment and training. As you know, this year’s ceremony is being held at Activ’s Bentley Employment service site at 25 Ewing Street. This site has recently been refurbished into a modern and vibrant centre which will support over 400 Western Australians living with a disability to achieve their employment goals. I would like to invite you to officially re-open the Bentley site and unveil a plaque. This would occur at the end of the WADE events proceedings. I would also like to offer you a personal tour of the site following the ceremony and if agreed please note that this may extend your visit by an extra 15 minutes. Yours sincerely Danielle Newport Chief Executive Officer

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