Kathryn Mills Email & Phone Number

Adelaide, Sa, Au

The Senior Policy Officer is a role within Disability Services and is accountable to the Manager, Strategic Policy for:🔸 Providing timely and accurate strategic policy advice to support South Australia’s participation in national disability decision-making forums.🔸 Working collaboratively across state government agencies to progress whole-of-government disability reform opportunities and support outcomes for people with disability.🔸 Contributing to national disability policy… Show more The Senior Policy Officer is a role within Disability Services and is accountable to the Manager, Strategic Policy for:🔸 Providing timely and accurate strategic policy advice to support South Australia’s participation in national disability decision-making forums.🔸 Working collaboratively across state government agencies to progress whole-of-government disability reform opportunities and support outcomes for people with disability.🔸 Contributing to national disability policy initiatives to ensure South Australia’s needs and interests are represented, including in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.🔸 Supporting the Department’s disability reform intergovernmental relations functions including by coordinating information requests and actively engaging across state government agencies to ensure the preparation of holistic, well-informed advice. Show less

As Community Engagement Lead at Jigsaw Australia I:• Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders including referrer networks and NDIS participants. • Developed a growth strategy specific to the target market to increase revenue and customer acquisition. • Demonstrated expertise in NDIS through understanding participants' schedules of support and overall, NDIS budget and resolving issues that arose promptly• Created solid brand awareness through all… Show more As Community Engagement Lead at Jigsaw Australia I:• Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders including referrer networks and NDIS participants. • Developed a growth strategy specific to the target market to increase revenue and customer acquisition. • Demonstrated expertise in NDIS through understanding participants' schedules of support and overall, NDIS budget and resolving issues that arose promptly• Created solid brand awareness through all phases of customer acquisition, from research, cold calling, face-to-face connection, pitching, and closing deals• Developed risk assessments for individual participants based on disability and support requirements• Developed and managed networking events with up to 120 referrers in attendance, increasing outreach and leads by 20%• Provided support and advice to the service delivery team to ensure service delivery was compliant with NDIS Practice Standards Show less

Enabled Youth Disability Network supports young people aged 16-30 through systemic advocacy and peer support. In 2020 I was elected Chairperson. In this role, I represented the interest of young people living with disability in various forums and advocated for the rights of young people with a disability in both government and non government settings.

I was the Project Lead of Disability Elders of All Ages and their Strengthening Empowering Connections in SA project. This project focused on building the capacity of PLWD to build connections through technology and peer support.In this role I:• Oversaw the planning, set up, and coordination of the Disability Elders of All Ages (DEAA) ILC program • Developed the governance structure for DEAA, including the development of a strategic plan and governance… Show more I was the Project Lead of Disability Elders of All Ages and their Strengthening Empowering Connections in SA project. This project focused on building the capacity of PLWD to build connections through technology and peer support.In this role I:• Oversaw the planning, set up, and coordination of the Disability Elders of All Ages (DEAA) ILC program • Developed the governance structure for DEAA, including the development of a strategic plan and governance policies• Coordinated peer network and reference group meetings by setting agendas, identifying and booking venues, catering, guest speakers, support workers, liaising with members, and preparing meeting minutes • Supported the DEAA Project Officer by providing guidance and oversight of a Needs Analysis and regional outreach• Using principles of co-design, worked with DEAA members to create innovative projects, including JFA Purple Orange’s Support Worker Quality and Community of Practice• Managed relationships with government and non-government stakeholders• Oversaw project budget and ensured finances were spent in line with funding requirements• Observed project timelines to ensure all deliverables were met on time• Completed reports required by the Department of Social Services (including activity work plans and progress reports)• Led a community of practice amongst Peer Network Project Leaders and Officers to ensure best practice standards were met Show less

I was a Project Officer at JFA Purple Orange, originally employed to support the Confidence and Capacity building peer network. In this role I also: • Adjusted project plans to ensure targets were reached because of changing environments• Supported the SKILL program to develop and maintain peer networks through building strong stakeholder connections and project planning • Completed administration tasks with high regard including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and project… Show more I was a Project Officer at JFA Purple Orange, originally employed to support the Confidence and Capacity building peer network. In this role I also: • Adjusted project plans to ensure targets were reached because of changing environments• Supported the SKILL program to develop and maintain peer networks through building strong stakeholder connections and project planning • Completed administration tasks with high regard including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and project reports.• Led a research project on the experiences of people who have high water usage because ofdisability• Contributed to the development of grant applications Show less