How to tell us what you think

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We want to hear everyone’s ideas about how the new Act should work.

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We want to find out what ideas you have.

This includes what you think needs to change.

Your ideas will help us understand:

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  • your experiences

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  • what services you need.

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This will help us work out what parts of the Act need to change.

And how we should change the Act.

We want to hear from:

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  • people with disability

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  • families and carers.

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We also want to hear from disability organisations.

And we want to hear from:

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  • advocates – who speak up for people with disability

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  • providers – who deliver services to people with disability.

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In this paper we explain our ideas.

And we ask you some questions.

You can choose to answer:

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  • all of the questions

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  • some of the questions

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Or you can just tell us what you think.

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You can share what you think in different ways.

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You can visit our website.

www.engage.dss.gov.au/a-new-act-to-replace-the-disability-services-act-1986

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You can fill out this paper and send it to us.

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There is a box below each question where you can write your answer.

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You can also send your ideas in an email.

sector.engagement@dss.gov.au

You might:

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  • write what you think

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  • make an audio recording

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  • record a video.

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Please tell us what you think by 12 February 2023.