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Summary of Disability Expert Advice ……………………………………………………………….. 3

Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

Approach ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Tenders ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6

Tender 2: University of Melbourne ……………………………………………………………… 7

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Introduction

Further to the Evaluation Plan for the Support Needs Assessment Tool (PROC-4807), the Evaluation Committee has sought advice from the Disability Expert Advice Panel in reference to requirements within components one (under “Suitable for NDIS Cohorts” and “Supports a Positive Participant Experience”) and two of the tender. The advisors were also asked to answer, “What would you like the Evaluation Panel to investigate in more detail to understand which tools provide a good participant experience?” for each tender.

The Disability Expert Advice Panel was formed from responses to an Expressions of Interest request sent to Disability Representative Carer Organisations on Friday 7th March 2025. Submissions were reviewed with reference to the following criteria:

  1. A person with disability
  2. Relevant knowledge of the needs and experiences of people with disability
  3. Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative and consultative manner with diverse stakeholders

Panel member selection was reviewed to ensure diversity of age, geographical location, disability type and knowledge content areas.

Approach

The following process has been undertaken to collect, collate and confirm information from the Disability Expert Advice Panel:

  • 23 April 2025: Introductory meeting, overview of tools and evaluation criteria
  • 24 April 2025: De-identified tender information provided to the panel.
  • 28 April 2025: Workshop to discuss the tender responses and draft advice.
  • 30 April 2025: A review/consensus meeting on the draft report content.
  • 5 May 2025: Individual workshop with a person with intellectual disability was held.
  • 5 May 2025: First report version sent to the Evaluation Committee.
  • 7 May 2025: De-identified tender information provided to the panel
  • 12 May: Panel reconvened to consider Tender 3 and draft advice. An individual workshop with a person with intellectual disability was also held.
  • 14 May: Individual consensus meeting with person with intellectual disability
  • 15 May: A review/consensus meeting on the draft report content.
  • 15 May: Updated report sent to the Evaluation Committee

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Tenders

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Tender 2: University of Melbourne

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