This project aims to pilot best practice in disability services in Gippsland, providing new opportunities for people with disabilities.

EW Tipping Foundation CEO, Richard Dent, said that families could expect the results of the pilot to spill over to other parts of the state.

“We expect that in the next year or two, we will start providing individualized day services right across Victoria ,” he said.

The alliance should be formalised by 1 July.

“We are consulting with interested groups and following some other processes, including financial due diligence and legal documentation,” said Richard.

“We believe there are significant benefits in this alliance for the communities we support.

“These include opportunities for expanding, developing and increasing the effectiveness of our services.  It also means we can share ideas, improve practice, and raise efficiency which will
allow us to invest more funding into services.”

A Question and Answer sheet is available — if you would like a copy, please contact Nandini
Kelkar on 9564 1000.

You can find more about i-Gain at:  www.igain.vic.edu.au