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