The Minister for Family & Community Services (Jocelyn Newman) has today
released a Discussion Paper on the future funding structure for peak bodies
currently funded through the Department of Family and Community Services
(FACS). The Paper proposes a new model which is included below. The
proposed model would see a number of existing peak bodies (such as Women
With Disabilities Australia) disappear.
If anyone would like a copy of the Discussion Paper, entitled "Funding Peak
Bodies - A Discussion Paper", let me know and I will email you a copy. It
is about 11 pages long and is in Word 97 format - if you require it in any
other format please let me know.
Regards
Carolyn Frohmader
Executive Director
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)
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Proposed Model (excerpt from Discussion Paper)
A two-tier system
The model involves a two-tier system, and includes Level One ('umbrella')
and Level Two ('satellite') organisations.
Level One ('umbrella') organisations
This level of funding could be structured to line up with the three
outcomes of the Department of Family and Community Services.
: Stronger Families;
: Stronger Communities; and
: Economic and Social Participation.
Alternatively, it could include single, consumer-based, national
organisations that represent joint broad sectors:
: People on low incomes;
: Families;
: People with a disability; and
: Community/volunteers.
Level Two ('satellite') organisations
This level accommodates the need for specific interest group
representation. These groups would include those with interests in
particular policies or broader community issues. Organisations must ensure
that they also represent the interests of indigenous culturally diverse
communities and women in their area of interest.
Free Standing Satellites could include:
Single Parents
Children
Disability* (if not funded as an umbrella) may be subdivided, for example:
Physical disability;
Intellectual disability;
Neurological disability;
Sensory disability;
Psychiatric disability.
Homelessness
Housing
Carer/Volunteers (if not funded as an Umbrella)
* The disability sector would be expected to take an issues focussed
approach in their area of interest.
Carolyn Frohmader
Executive Director
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)
PO Box 229, Dickson ACT 2602
Ph: 02 62421310 Fax: 02 62421314
Mobile: 0407 301 746
Web: http://www.wwda.org.au
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