South Australian Disability Register Overview http://consult.dfc.sa.gov.au/disability-services/sadisabilityregister/consult_view In January 2011 a discussion paper (Consumer Engagement Strategy for Disability) was circulated by the Department for Families and Communities (DFC) presenting options for a model of engagement for disability. Feedback to the discussion paper recommended the adaptation of a disability register to more effectively engage the community. The proposed DFC SA Disability Register will be a contact list of persons who have nominated to provide independent advice on broad issues concerning disability Why we are consulting The aim of the proposed South Australian Disability Register is to create a central resource of feedback for policy makers. Members of the Disability Register will participate through the use of surveys, focus groups and a subsequent online facility to: Inform the development of Disability policy. Report to Ministerial Disability Advisory Council (MDAC) to develop policy recommendations to the Minister for Disability A pilot phase of The Disability Register is now open. Registration is sought from people living with disability, their families, opinion leaders and 'interested' individuals and agencies across the community. Give Us Your Views SA Disability Register pilot: nomination of interest https://secure.dfc.sa.gov.au/forms/fs.aspx?surveyid=1652f72717348ca9022b6b2ce01fe5f Links: DFC Community Engagement Charter http://www.dfc.sa.gov.au/pub/default.aspx?tabid=246 Related documents Consumer Engagement Strategy for Disability, 6.9 MB (PDF document) http://consult.dfc.sa.gov.au/disability-services/sadisabilityregister/consult_view Contact Disability, Ageing and Carers disabilitytalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Consultation is Open Runs from 19 Sep 2011 to 21 Dec 2011 Areas: All Areas Audience: Community groups/organisations, Non-government organisations, Carers, General public, Parents, carers and guardians, People with disabilities Interests: Disability