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Implementation Masterclass (continued)

The session will be interactive and focus on the implementation of the New Specialist Disability Employment Program including major changes to the program and preparing your organisation for this change.  This will include topics on the updated disability employment program, policy, and design.  The session will include Paul Diviny from Prospert presenting the latest on Transition Planning within your organisation.  Darren Coppin will provide detail on changing the mindset of current DES staff for the new program and managing change within your organisation.  We have invited DSS to attend and run an interactive session on the major changes to the program and how to best prepare for Day 1 of the New Specialist Disability Employment Program.

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Wayne Herbert

Director of Progress and Property, LEAD Disability Services

Wayne is currently the Director of Progress and Property at LEAD Disability Services.

Wayne is an international speaker, writer, comedian, disability and LGBTIQA+ community activist. Wayne is an experienced not-for-profit board member, currently serving on the board of Sharing Places Inc, Wayne also represents the ACT and serves as Deputy Chairperson on the board of LGBTIA+ Health Australia. For over six years Wayne previously served as Vice President of Meridian ACT. Wayne is also a member of the NDS ACT Territory committee and has previously served as Deputy Chair of the ACT Government LGBTIQ Advisory council and as a member of the ACT Disability Reference Group.

A highly values-driven, ambitious, and outspoken advocate for people with disability and people in the LGBTIQA+ community, Wayne was a nominee for the 2024 ACT Australian of the Year for services to the disability and LGBTIQA+ communities. Wayne has a proven track record of taking on a strategic leadership role in driving regulatory and organisational change at a local, national, and international level. Wayne takes a unique approach enabling people to embrace change and integrate initiatives that promotes diversity, inclusivity, and respect. Wayne combines comprehensive knowledge of working within peer lead organisations, organisational governance, and personal lived experiences along with a genuine passion for driving positive change in our community and empowering people with a disability to unleash their potential.

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