a.. FYI a.. National Disability Insurance Scheme Forum Thursday 8th November 2012 6pm start a.. State Library of Victoria Village Roadshow Entrance 3 179 La Trobe St Melbourne. a.. Email RSVP mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx a.. The National Disability Insurance Scheme will fundamentally change the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in Australia. a.. See attached flyer and below further information. a.. This is a once-in-a-generation reform that will involve people with disability, their families, carers and service providers. Under an NDIS - people with a disability will have access to the care and support we all know they deserve - at home, at work and in our community. a.. Melbourne Labor would like to invite you, and all your staff, clients and friends, to attend an important public briefing by the Honorable Jenny Macklin MP, the federal Minister responsible for disability reform. a.. The Minister will explain the structure of the NDIS, the progress being made to launch the scheme, and answer your questions about how it will change the lives of people with a disability, their families and those that support them. Ric Holland, the CEO of Melbourne Citymission will discuss the impact the reforms will have on the disability sector. a.. Speakers: Hon. Jenny Macklin, Minister for Disability Reform; Ric Holland, CEO, Melbourne Citymission; Cath Bowtell, President, Victorian Labor a.. Trudy a.. a.. Trudy Ryall trudy.ryall@xxxxxxxxxxx 0428 393 408