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David Moody

David Moody

Director

Management Governance Australia and Workforce Plus

As a Director of Management Governance Australia and Workforce Plus Inc, David brings more than 30 years of experience working across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.


MGA and its NFP arm, Workforce Plus, work across Australia to provide innovative solutions for industry, communities, and government. Both companies support a diverse range of clients to develop and grow their organisational or community cultures, structures, and processes.


As a former CEO and Victorian State Manager of National Disability Services, and before this as the leader of the central agency team which coordinated the Victorian Government’s contribution to developing the NDIS, David has a detailed understanding of the Scheme and the challenges and issues faced by young people with disability, their families and supporters.


Having started his working life as a lawyer, David has also worked as an executive in the Victorian Public Service, leading teams responsible for national health and safety reform, strategic WHS policy, WHS legislation and regulations and regulatory framework development, departmental budget strategy and corporate planning.

SESSIONS

Day 1

9:10

Chairpersons Address

David Moody, Director, Management Governance Australia and Workforce Plus

Day 1

11:20

Panel: Adapting to standardised funding and upfront budgeting settings introduced by the new NDIS framework

  • Strategies for supporting participants in managing flexible funding and understanding the implications and next steps when funding runs out

  • Examining how support definitions and assessment criteria may change, and understanding the redefined support participants can obtain

  • Insights into how funding will be available to the industry overall and strategies for enhancing resource allocation and cost efficiency


Moderator: David Moody, Director, Management Governance Australia and Workforce Plus

Alexandra Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Inala

Helen Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Inclusion Melbourne

Day 1

12:30

Panel: Enhancing learning and development practices to meet future skills requirements of the revised NDIS framework

  • Discussing the impact of risk-proportionate models on workforce needs and identifying new L&D approaches to bridge skills gaps and maintain service continuity

  • Align workforce practices with national standards and explore a national competency passport for better mobility and collaboration

  • Discuss specialised planners and workforce strategies to improve access, planning, and meet new NDIS requirements through collaborative initiatives involving government and social services agencies


Moderator: David Moody, Director, Management Governance Australia and Workforce Plus

Carol Berry, Chief Executive Officer, The Disability Trust

Joshua Grant, Director Disability Services, CatholicCare Sydney

Brooke Draper, Chief Operations Officer, Activ Foundation

Day 1

2:10

Panel: Introducing risk-proportionate models for NDIS compliance and effective risk management amid regulatory changes

  • Understanding the nuances of new NDIS regulations and their impact on service delivery and compliance requirements

  • Integrate risk-proportionate models into compliance strategies to allocate resources effectively based on the severity and likelihood of identified risks

  • Develop customised compliance measures that align with the risk levels identified, ensuring adherence to regulations while optimising service delivery


Moderator: David Moody, Director, Management Governance Australia and Workforce Plus

Melissa Dunn, Disability Rights Advisor, Yooralla

Josie Kitch, Director of Disability Services, The Benevolent Society

Nathan Despott, Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy, Inclusion Melbourne

Day 2

9:15

Chairperson’s Opening Address

Day 2

11:05

Fireside Chat: Managing compliance and avoiding fraud with tightened NDIS Practice Standards – The Life Without Barriers Journey

  • Training staff to detect, respond to, and reduce fraud and non-compliance

  • Explore outcome measurement strategies that drive continuous improvement in workforce development

  • Learn strategies to enhance provider accountability and compliance

  • Highlight methods to detect, respond to, and reduce fraud and non-compliance within the sector


Moderator: David Moody, Director, Management Governance Australia and Workforce Plus

Greg Reynolds, Executive Director, Risk and Assurance, Group Risk, Performance and Impact, Life Without Barriers

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