EBL Innovation Committee Introducing Jeremy Moore
T he Innovation committee which is convened by Board member Phil EBL Disability Services has had focused on individual consent and
Donaldson in working under the auspices of the Board and its members the pleasure of working alongside capacity has been invaluable as
include Sue Chapman - Board Chair, Tracey Edwards - Foundation Chair, Chris Jeremy Moore on various projects we enter the new safeguarding
Streeter - Board member, Wendy Warren - CEO and Board member and EBL involving advocacy, capacity, legal framework of the NDIS.
Executive staff members Glenn Stanton and Matt Heading. administration and guardianship for
The Innovation Committee has drafted a new charter for presentation to the
Board which embraces the idea of the committee as being a co-creation think-
tank to generate opportunities for consideration of the EBL Board to further
enhance the lives of its clients, carers and staff relating to innovation ideas
across (but not limited to):
• Core service delivery
• Potential future and emerging client services and support
“
• Marketing plans, growth and competitive position
• Emerging care and technology trends in the disability services sector
• Intellectual property strategy and development
• Community values and social responsibility
We encourage people
to believe in their
ability to achieve
independence,
with support and
individual choices
”
As a result, the Innovation Committee will:
1. Deliver an annual business plan of ideas and action for the Boards
consideration
2. Assist in EBL demonstrating innovation leadership in the disability services
sector.
Already the Committee has provided some initial leadership supported by the
EBL Board and the EBL Foundation to apply for an NDIS ILC grant. The project
aims to increase organisational efficiencies and capacity through developing
game-integrated management solutions to enhance people with complex
people with disabilities. Jeremy is a
strong advocate for those living with
vulnerabilities. His expertise in helping
our organisation develop robust
strategies and advocacy practices
Jeremy is the Ex-president of the
Guardianship Board and will be
speaking at our upcoming Carer’s
Forum on the topics of Legal/
Advanced Care Directives.
Governance & Risk
Committee
A
s many of you may know, EBL has a new Board of Directors following the
AGM in October last year. This led to the reshuffling of sub-committee
members. I have put up my hand for the role of Convenor of the Governance
and Risk Sub-Committee.
I will admit that I am a new kid on the block in regard to this role and it
is a steep learning curve for me. However, I do have a strong compliance
background and lots of experience in ensuring compliance with the law having
worked as a Commonwealth public servant for more than 30 years. I have
taken on this challenge with a view to ensuring EBL has a strong Governance
and Risk Framework that will stand up to scrutiny.
Under NDIS, there is a new Quality and Safeguarding Framework that applies
to NDIS participants effective of July 2018. Compliance with the Framework is
imperative.
Autism Spectrum Disorders ability to communicate, engage and improve There is a requirement that service providers like EBL must achieve
quality of life. accreditation status issued by the Australian Service Excellence Standards
It is hoped that this will also provide an avenue to a full exploration of
innovation and the business models needed to create sustainable income
generating activities that can feed into supporting the other parts of EBL, its
clients and its carers.
(ASES), to exist under NDIS. EBL received this accreditation and was described
as a quality organisation in November 2018. This is the result of EBL meeting
the high exacting standards of ASES in areas including clinical care and
governance, service delivery, worker safety and the like. To quote ASES in their
feedback to the CEO, “Your achievement is a culmination of hard work and
The grant outcomes will be known in May/June 2019. dedication by the people within your services to create a quality organisation.”
As we move into 2019 we will continue to look for opportunities that assist in Anyone who is involved with EBL should be so proud!
EBL demonstrating innovation leadership in the disability services sector, to I will work with members of this sub-committee to ensure EBL continues to be
further the aims and objectives of EBL and to deliver excellent outcomes for committed to quality and continuous system improvement.
the people and the organisation.
While I learn the ropes, I would welcome any feedback and input you, as clients
We look forward to the contribution of the EBL community into the innovation of EBL, have to offer. I strongly believe that client feedback is an invaluable
committee as we co create our future in this area. Innovation is part of who we source of information which can be used to improve the standards of how we
are, how we operate and how we provide benefit to the EBL community now operate as an organisation. Please feel free to send me an email to BetsyT-
and into the future. [email protected]. Alternatively, you may ring 8252 1000 to arrange a time to
Kind regards and best chat. Anyone who knows me knows that I am into coffee diplomacy!
Phil Donaldson (Convenor) Betsy Tang
EBL Disability Services Board Innovations Committee
Convenor,
Governance & Risk Committee
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