National Disability Coordination Officer
Gwen Johnson
School of Education
University of New England
ARMIDALE 2351
Phone: (02) 6773 2130
Mobile 0437 315 338
Email: gwen.johnson@une.edu.au
News and Events in our region
WELCOME TO 2009 AND ANOTHER YEAR OF WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE TRANSITION INTO EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY.
THIS YEAR'S EVENTS INCLUDE DISABILITY EXPOS, A 'GET A LIFE' SEMINAR IN NORTHERN NSW, A DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT FORUM, A MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS SEMINAR AND MORE.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THESE, CONTACT GWEN AT gwen.johnson@une.edu.au
What is the National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) Program?
National Disability Coordination Officers work to build links between education, training and employment sectors, and to provide information, coordination and referral services so that people with a disability have assistance at all levels.
What are the NDCO Program goals?
The NDCO Program's goals are to:- Improve transitions for people with a disability from their school or community into post-school education, training and subsequent employment
- Increase participation by people with a disability in higher education, vocational education and training and employment
- Establish better links between schools, universities, TAFEs, training providers and disabillity service providers so that they can work together to provide the best possible assistance for people with a disability.
What services does an NDCO provide?
NDCOs operate in each one of the 31 NDCO service regions which cover Australia. Your regional NDCO will
- Raise awareness amongst education providers and the general public of the issues facing people with a disability
- Assist local education providers and service providers to identify needs and provide better services for people with a disability
- Link individuals and organisations to local services
- Provide information to education providers, service providers and individuals.
