Potential NDIS Job Growth ‐ Qld
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2016/17 2017/18 2018/19
Low Projection High Projections
To work with skills ecosystem partners to develop and grow the non‐government NDIS
workforce.
Project Role
Regional Approach
• Regional WorkAbility Coordinators
• Regional Workforce Profiles
• NDIS Workforce Action Plans
• Implementation of Priority Actions
• Sustainable Local Partnerships
Regional Coordinators
• Ipswich Region – Hayley Westbro
• Bundaberg – Melinda Everett
• Greater SEQ – Ian Montague & Helen Hansen
• Far North – Deb Selway
• Central Qld ‐ TBC
Regional Workforce Profiles
Population & Demographic Data
Workforce Projections by LGA
Education & Training Supply Data
Information on priorities and local opportunities
Current Workforce
• Improved training quality and design
• Stocktake of suitable training products & Services
• Upskilling the existing workforce. e.g.– Choice and control– Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital Literacy– Higher level support skills– Leadership & Management
Emerging Workforce
Raise the profile of NDIS jobs Careers in Disability ExposCareer Promotion Social Media CampaignSchool & University Engagement
Pre‐employment programs Information & Selection EventsJob Readiness ProgramsVocational Placement Support
Emerging Workforce
Develop pathways for new workers Talent Attraction & Values Based RecruitmentSchool PathwaysInduction Programs
Professional strategies Allied Health ProfessionalsLeadership & Management
Qld VET Investment Plan
Current Directions for VET in Qld
NDIS recognised as priority industry
New funding and incentives to support NDIS workforce
NDIS Training Strategy under development
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