Action description:
The Department of Social Services will pilot for 12 months the provision of targeted individual advocacy supports targeting First Nations people with disability. The pilot will comprise funding for 13 specialist Indigenous Community Advocates under the current National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP). Advocates will be placed within eight existing NDAP providers and one new NDAP provider.
Outcome:
Cross Cutting Outcome Area Disability
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Cross Cutting Areas do not have indicators
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Social Services
Resourcing:
$1.835 million total in 2022-23 and 2023-24
Delivery timeframe:
The Pilot will run from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.
Agency:
Department of Social Services