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Independent Advisory Council to the NDIS Meeting 6 of 2021-22 Agenda - Thursday 16th December 2021

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INDEPENDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE NDIS

Meeting 6 of 2021-22 Date: Thursday 16th December 2021 Log-in details: Independent Advisory Council meeting Or call in (audio only) redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant material

SESSION 1: PRINCIPAL MEMBER’S WELCOME & OPEN 1.30pm-2.00pm
ITEM 1.1 Principal Member’s welcome
ITEM 1.2 Confirmation of minutes, matters arising and declaration of interest
ITEM 1.3 Board Chair and CEO Update
SESSION 2: CO-DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP FEEDBACK 2.00pm-2.30pm
ITEM 2.1 Overview and discussion of Co-Design Advisory Group documents
Presenters: Leah Van Poppel
SESSION 3: INFORMATION GATHERING FOR ACCESS AND PLANNING PROJECT 2.30pm-3.10pm
ITEM 3.1 Overview of project and discussion
Presenters: Dr Sam redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant m and Daniel redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrel
Break 3.10pm-3.20pm
SESSION 4: SUPPORT FOR DECISION MAKING 3.20pm-4.00pm
ITEM 4.1 Update on project and discussion
Presenters: Dr Sam redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant m and Brooke redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelev
SESSION 5: 2021 REFLECTION AND ACTIVITY 4.00pm-4.50pm
ITEM 5.1 Minister for the NDIS
Acknowledgement of Council’s work during 2021 (10 mins)
ITEM 5.2 Council reflections (35 mins)
ITEM 5.3 Secretariat 2021 wrap up (5 mins)

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SESSION 6: MEETING CLOSE 4.50pm-5.00pm
ITEM 6.1 Other business
ITEM 6.2 Next meeting

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Minutes of the Independent Advisory Council to the NDIS

Meeting 6 — 16 December 2021 1.30pm to 5.00pm, hosted on MS Teams

Members

Ms Robyn Kruk AO (Principal Member) Ms Leah Van Poppel (Deputy Chair) Ms Kerry Allan-Zinner Ms Sharon Boyce Ms Jennifer Cullen Mrs Judy Huett Dr Leighton Jay Ms Tricia Malowney OAM Mr James Manders Ms Sam Paior Ms Liz Reid AM Mr Mark Tonga

Expert Adviser

Dr Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner

NDIA Representatives

Dr Helen Nugent, NDIA Board Chair Mr Martin Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer Mr Oliver Bladek, Deputy CEO, Design, Digital and Strategy Dr Sam redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant General Manager, Policy, Advice and Research Mr Trent redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelev Branch Manager, Agency Policy Ms Brooke redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelev Director, Scheme Design, Agency Policy Branch Mr Daniel redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrele Director, Strategic Policy, Agency Policy Branch Ms Fiona redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant mate Director, Independent Advisory Council Ms Carly redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant ma Assistant Director, Independent Advisory Council Ms Lirijie redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant Assistant Director Communications, Independent Advisory Council Ms Jaklin redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant Senior Project Officer, Independent Advisory Council

Attending

Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds CSC, Minister for the NDIS Ms Belinda redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant material AM, Council’s Independent Consultant redacted: s47F - personal privacy

Apologies

Ms Sylvana Mahmic

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1. Principal Member’s welcome and open

1.1. Principal Member’s welcome

The Principal Member opened the meeting at 1.33pm.

The Principal Member acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the lands on which Members, Expert Adviser and attendees were meeting.

The Principal Member expressed sincere condolences to Ms Mahmic and Ms Cullen, on the passing of loved ones. The Principal Member noted Ms Mahmic’s apology and that Ms Cullen would not speak during the meeting, as she was observing Sorry Business.

The Principal Member:

  • noted that this is Mrs Huett’s last Council meeting and thanked her for her valued contribution to Council, acknowledging Council’s deep gratitude that Mrs Huett will continue on as a Member of the Intellectual Disability Reference Group
  • advised this meeting would be her last as Council Principal Member and member of the NDIA Board, with both appointments concluding 31 December 2021.
  • congratulated Dr Gauntlett and Ms Reid on their appointments to Australia’s Disability Strategy’s Advisory Council, as Chair and Member respectively.
  • advised timelines for Council’s formal advice ‘Equity in the NDIS’ will be extended following feedback from recent discussions with Indigenous, CALD and LGBTIQA+ leaders. This will allow for further consultation and ensure the advice is considered and accurate.
  • acknowledged the quality of papers Council is receiving, particularly noting efforts to enhance accessibility.

The Principal Member noted the following additional information available in the Resource Centre on Diligent:

  • Out of Session meeting reports from Ms redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrelevant material and the Secretariat on:
    • Partners in the Community Market Engagement
    • Designing an Early Childhood Assistive Technology Approach
    • School Leaver Employment Supports
    • Remote and Very Remote Strategy
    • Home and Living Policy subgroup
    • ECEI Reset
  • Participant Reference Group report from Tricia Malowney

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  • Action log of issues raised during previous CEO update and Members reports sessions.

The Principal Member also noted that as member reports have been submitted in writing for this meeting, the Secretariat will compile actions for the log from these reports.

1.2. Minutes, matters arising and declarations of interest

Council noted the updated register of conflicts of interest circulated in advance of the meeting.

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Council approved the minutes from the meeting held on 22 November 2021 and noted the matters arising.

1.3. Board Chair and CEO update

Mr Hoffman provided Council with a brief update on Agency activities, noting the release of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) statement, which has the Scheme fully funded in forward estimates according to the Annual Financial Sustainability Report (AFSR) forecasts.

Mr Hoffman advised the redacted: s22(1)(a)(ii) - irrele Fry report was presented at the Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting, which found that the AFSR was reasonable in its structure and projections. Mr Hoffman noted this confirms the quality of the analysis provided by the Scheme Actuary.

Mr Hoffman noted the positive feedback received about the Agency’s approach, genuine intent and work to date on co-design.

The Principal Member thanked Mr Hoffman for his dedication, hard work and respectful engagement with Council and looked forward to the continued commitment to open and transparent discussions in the future.

The Board Chair reflected on the Scheme’s growth and continuous improvement during her time as Chair, noting she will step down from the Board on 31 December 2021. She said it has been an honour and privilege to work with Council, acknowledging the role Council and the Board have played in giving the Scheme stability over the years.

The Board Chair also expressed personal thanks to Ms Kruk for her outstanding leadership and commitment to improving the Scheme for people with disability over the last five years as a Board Director, and more recently as Council’s Principal Member.

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