Welcome to the Breaking Barriers™ Provider Seminar Series, where we address the most pressing challenges faced by disability providers head-on. In an industry grappling with hurdles that hinder sustainable growth and excellence in service provision, Breaking Barriers™ emerges as the beacon of transformative solutions.

Unveiling the Challenges:

Disability providers today face a myriad of challenges that impede their journey towards sustainable growth and exceptional service provision. From navigating regulatory complexities to the constant demand for evolved support teams, the road to excellence is riddled with barriers that often seem insurmountable.

Breaking Barriers™: A Transformative Solution:

Our seminar series is more than just a collection of sessions; it's a comprehensive strategy to overcome the most plaguing issues in the disability services landscape. We focus on three crucial areas that serve as the foundation for a paradigm shift in the industry:

Breaking and Removing Barriers for Sustainable Growth:
- Explore strategies to dismantle obstacles that restrict providers from achieving sustainable growth. We empower you to navigate industry challenges, optimize learning processes, and unlock your organization's full potential.
Evolve and Upgrade Support Team Skillsets:
- Elevate your support team's expertise with knowledge derived from lived experiences. Our seminars delve into hidden insights that go beyond conventional training, providing your staff with the deep understanding required to navigate the complexities of the disability landscape.
World-Class Support Service Provision:
- Provide and deliver unmatched support services to the disability community. We equip you with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to set new standards in service provision, ensuring that the community receives world-class support tailored to their unique needs.

Why Breaking Barriers™?

Our seminar series isn't just about breaking down walls; it's about building bridges to a future where disability providers thrive, support teams excel, and the disability community receives unparalleled service.

Join Breaking Barriers™ and be part of a transformative journey that revolutionizes the disability services landscape. Break free from constraints, evolve your approach, and provide the disability community with the exceptional support they deserve.

Discover the power to break barriers and redefine possibilities with Breaking Barriers™. Your journey to excellence starts here.

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers™ Provider Seminar Series, where we address the most pressing challenges faced by disability providers head-on. In an industry grappling with hurdles that hinder sustainable growth and excellence in service provision, Breaking Barriers™ emerges as the beacon of transformative solutions.

Unveiling the Challenges:

Disability providers today face a myriad of challenges that impede their journey towards sustainable growth and exceptional service provision. From navigating regulatory complexities to the constant demand for evolved support teams, the road to excellence is riddled with barriers that often seem insurmountable.

Breaking Barriers™: A Transformative Solution:

Our seminar series is more than just a collection of sessions; it's a comprehensive strategy to overcome the most plaguing issues in the disability services landscape. We focus on three crucial areas that serve as the foundation for a paradigm shift in the industry:

Breaking and Removing Barriers for Sustainable Growth:

Explore strategies to dismantle obstacles that restrict providers from achieving sustainable growth. We empower you to navigate industry challenges, optimize learning processes, and unlock your organization's full potential.

Evolve and Upgrade Support Team Skillsets:

Elevate your support team's expertise with knowledge derived from lived experiences. Our seminars delve into hidden insights that go beyond conventional training, providing your staff with the deep understanding required to navigate the complexities of the disability landscape.

World-Class Support Service Provision:

Provide and deliver unmatched support services to the disability community. We equip you with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to set new standards in service provision, ensuring that the community receives world-class support tailored to their unique needs.

Why Breaking Barriers™?

Our seminar series isn't just about breaking down walls; it's about building bridges to a future where disability providers thrive, support teams excel, and the disability community receives unparalleled service.

Join Breaking Barriers™ and be part of a transformative journey that revolutionizes the disability services landscape. Break free from constraints, evolve your approach, and provide the disability community with the exceptional support they deserve.

Discover the power to break barriers and redefine possibilities with Breaking Barriers™. Your journey to excellence starts here.

Breaking Barriers Seminar 1:

Delivered and presented at your venue of choice, most suitable for your staff and team. This seminar covers an array of topics designed around our industry-changing Person Centred Promise™ training system that fits right into the Break, Evolve, Provide model to help your organisation thrive and standout.

Seminar duration is approx 3 hours in length with a 30min interval for snacks and beverages.

Available via booking and meeting with the DCCA team.

Book Seminar

Breaking Barriers Seminar 2:

Delivered and presented at your venue of choice, most suitable for your staff and team. This seminar covers an array of topics designed around our industry-changing Person Centred Promise™ training system that fits right into the Break, Evolve, Provide model to help your organisation thrive and standout.

This seminar is a direct relation and follow on from seminar 1, diving deeper into bonus layers and systems designed to upgrade provider systems and procedures to streamline processes. An essential piece to the provider problem overcome puzzle.

Seminar duration is approx 3 hours in length with a 30min interval for snacks and beverages.

Available via booking and meeting with the DCCA team.

Book Seminar

Breaking Barriers Seminar 1:

Delivered and presented at your venue of choice, most suitable for your staff and team. This seminar covers an array of topics designed around our industry-changing Person Centred Promise™ training system that fits right into the Break, Evolve, Provide model to help your organisation thrive and standout.

Seminar duration is approx 3 hours in length with a 30min interval for snacks and beverages.

Available via booking and meeting with the DCCA team.

Book Seminar

Breaking Barriers Seminar 2:

Delivered and presented at your venue of choice, most suitable for your staff and team. This seminar covers an array of topics designed around our industry-changing Person Centred Promise™ training system that fits right into the Break, Evolve, Provide model to help your organisation thrive and standout.

This seminar is a direct relation and follow on from seminar 1, diving deeper into bonus layers and systems designed to upgrade provider systems and procedures to streamline processes. An essential piece to the provider problem overcome puzzle.

Seminar duration is approx 3 hours in length with a 30min interval for snacks and beverages.

Available via booking and meeting with the DCCA team.

Book Seminar

Who this is built for..

Who It's For:

Ambitious Providers Ready for Growth:
- For providers who are eager to break free from limitations, unlock their highest potential, and chart a path of sustainable growth.
Providers Committed to Learning from Lived Experiences:
- For those who understand the value of learning from individuals who have lived in the community, gaining insights that go beyond conventional training.
Visionary Providers Wanting to Be Game-Changers:
- For visionary providers who aspire to become game-changers in the disability services landscape, defying statistics and setting new standards.
Organizations Aiming to Excel Beyond Pop-Up Provider Status:
- For organizations determined to transcend the challenges of pop-up provider statistics and establish themselves as industry leaders committed to excellence.
Support Teams Ready to Evolve:
- For support teams willing to evolve their skillsets and embrace deep knowledge that comes from lived experiences, ensuring they provide unmatched support to the disability community.

Who this is NOT built for..

Who It's Not For:

Providers Content with the Status Quo:
- Not for providers comfortable with the status quo and unwilling to challenge existing norms for the sake of growth and excellence.
Organizations Resistant to Change:
- Not for organizations resistant to change, hesitant to navigate challenges, and uninterested in transforming their approach to service provision.
Support Teams Unwilling to Learn from Lived Experiences:
- Not for support teams unwilling to broaden their perspectives by learning from individuals who have lived in the community, limiting their ability to provide comprehensive support.
Providers Focused Solely on Short-Term Gains:
- Not for providers solely focused on short-term gains without a commitment to long-term sustainable growth and impact.
Those Uninterested in Redefining Industry Standards:
- Not for individuals or organizations uninterested in being part of a transformative journey to redefine industry standards and set new benchmarks in the disability services landscape.

Who this is built for..

Who It's For:

Ambitious Providers Ready for Growth:

For providers who are eager to break free from limitations, unlock their highest potential, and chart a path of sustainable growth.

Providers Committed to Learning from Lived Experiences:

For those who understand the value of learning from individuals who have lived in the community, gaining insights that go beyond conventional training.

Visionary Providers Wanting to Be Game-Changers:

For visionary providers who aspire to become game-changers in the disability services landscape, defying statistics and setting new standards.

Organizations Aiming to Excel Beyond Pop-Up Provider Status:

For organizations determined to transcend the challenges of pop-up provider statistics and establish themselves as industry leaders committed to excellence.

Support Teams Ready to Evolve:

For support teams willing to evolve their skillsets and embrace deep knowledge that comes from lived experiences, ensuring they provide unmatched support to the disability community.

Who this is NOT built for..

Who it's not for:

Providers Content with the Status Quo:

Not for providers comfortable with the status quo and unwilling to challenge existing norms for the sake of growth and excellence.

Organizations Resistant to Change:

Not for organizations resistant to change, hesitant to navigate challenges, and uninterested in transforming their approach to service provision.

Support Teams Unwilling to Learn from Lived Experiences:

Not for support teams unwilling to broaden their perspectives by learning from individuals who have lived in the community, limiting their ability to provide comprehensive support.

Providers Focused Solely on Short-Term Gains:

Not for providers solely focused on short-term gains without a commitment to long-term sustainable growth and impact.

Those Uninterested in Redefining Industry Standards:

Not for individuals or organizations uninterested in being part of a transformative journey to redefine industry standards and set new benchmarks in the disability services landscape.

AMY GRAY | PRESENTER AND DISABILITY PROVIDER MENTOR

Meet Amy, the driving force behind DCCA (Disability Community Catalysts) and the visionary founder of Dis Crew Apparel. With over 17 years of dedicated involvement in the Disability Community, Amy's journey is deeply intertwined with her beautiful daughter, Illyana, who has severe and profound complex disabilities. Amy's personal and professional experiences have fueled her passion for catalyzing positive change within the disability industry.

Amy's professional journey began with several years in senior-level management roles within prominent disability service providers. During this time, she keenly observed the systemic issues that permeated the industry, prompting her to take bold action. Disgusted by the lack of professionalism she witnessed, Amy founded DCCA out of an unwavering need for transformative change within the disability sector.

Her commitment to revolutionizing the industry led her to work on the other side of the coin, creating training programs for large organizations and support staff. Amy has delivered impactful seminars along the east coast of Australia, leaving an indelible mark on organizations that are now considered game-changers in the disability service landscape. Her training programs focus on industry-changing improvements in service provision, knowledge implementation, application, and client retention.

Amy's unique perspective stems from both her years as a client of disability providers and her professional expertise. This dual vantage point grants her unparalleled insight into the intricacies of becoming a leader in disability service provision. Her mission is clear: to empower Disability Providers to lead from the front, instigating positive and lasting change within their organizations.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Amy is a down-to-earth and passionate advocate with a genuine interest in the growth and evolution of our community. Her dedication extends to fostering a culture of excellence, ensuring that the beloved disability community receives world-class care.

Join Amy on a transformative journey through the Breaking Barriers™ Seminar Series as she shares her wealth of experience, expertise, and a profound commitment to creating a future where disability service provision sets new standards of care and compassion.

AMY GRAY | PRESENTER AND DISABILITY PROVIDER MENTOR

Meet Amy, the driving force behind DCCA (Disability Community Catalysts) and the visionary founder of Dis Crew Apparel. With over 17 years of dedicated involvement in the Disability Community, Amy's journey is deeply intertwined with her beautiful daughter, Illyana, who has severe and profound complex disabilities. Amy's personal and professional experiences have fueled her passion for catalyzing positive change within the disability industry.

Amy's professional journey began with several years in senior-level management roles within prominent disability service providers. During this time, she keenly observed the systemic issues that permeated the industry, prompting her to take bold action. Disgusted by the lack of professionalism she witnessed, Amy founded DCCA out of an unwavering need for transformative change within the disability sector.

Her commitment to revolutionizing the industry led her to work on the other side of the coin, creating training programs for large organizations and support staff. Amy has delivered impactful seminars along the east coast of Australia, leaving an indelible mark on organizations that are now considered game-changers in the disability service landscape. Her training programs focus on industry-changing improvements in service provision, knowledge implementation, application, and client retention.

Amy's unique perspective stems from both her years as a client of disability providers and her professional expertise. This dual vantage point grants her unparalleled insight into the intricacies of becoming a leader in disability service provision. Her mission is clear: to empower Disability Providers to lead from the front, instigating positive and lasting change within their organizations.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Amy is a down-to-earth and passionate advocate with a genuine interest in the growth and evolution of our community. Her dedication extends to fostering a culture of excellence, ensuring that the beloved disability community receives world-class care.

Join Amy on a transformative journey through the Breaking Barriers™ Seminar Series as she shares her wealth of experience, expertise, and a profound commitment to creating a future where disability service provision sets new standards of care and compassion.

SEMINAR FAQ QUESTIONS

How do I register for the seminar series?

To Register for the seminar series, use the book seminar buttons 4 sections above under the allocated seminar 1 or 2. If you have not hosted us previously, book seminar 1 first. We will contact you to arrange a short meeting/call to learn about you and your provider service and mission.

What is the cost of attending the seminar series?

Seminar investments and costs will be discussed during our first meeting, and the full break down proposal will be delivered by email so you are able to view all inclusions and options available.

Can I attend individual sessions or do I need to register for the entire series?

We recommend beginning with seminar 1 inititially, and completing this training first. Then we are able to arrange seminar 2 bookings. We are able to discuss options best suited for your organisation in terms of session times and staff attendance rosters.

What topics will be covered during the seminar series?

Here is a brief outline of some of the topics and areas we will cover in seminar 1.

Disability awareness and sensitivity. What is it and what is my role as a DSW?
The disability community, & and the impactful nature of their historical experience. We also take a moment and unveil the rich culture underneath.
What is person-centered care?
Effective communication and what some barriers might be? A case study into some misconceptions and barriers to communication and learning how to smash them wide open.
Disability diversity! What is it and what is my role in supporting it?
My participants support TEAM! Let’s talk about families, carers, and friends and the role of the support worker within that team.
Why do I need to be an expert in learning about people and what on earth is the “trip up effect?” An in-depth look at some of the barriers to learning.

Seminar 2 will include another list of topics we discuss during our meeting.

Who are the speakers and facilitators for the seminar series?

Amy Gray the founder of DCCA is the presenter for this seminar series.

Is there a group discount available for team registrations?

The seminar series is priced according to organisation size, staff attendance and session requirements. There are price discounts applied depending on these variables which we can discuss in the meeting.

Can participants access session materials or presentation slides after the event?

Yes, we provide all materials and workbooks for the seminar series so the attendees are able to review material and ensure they are up to date with the seminar content.

Will there be opportunities for participants to provide feedback on the seminar series?

Yes, we have a dedicated feedback section and staff learning methods accounted for in the seminars.

Can participants receive a certificate of completion for attending the seminar series?

Yes, we provide staff certificates for the successful completion of each seminar series, which will be presented at the end of the seminars.

SEMINAR FAQ QUESTIONS

How do I register for the seminar series?

To Register for the seminar series, use the book seminar buttons 4 sections above under the allocated seminar 1 or 2. If you have not hosted us previously, book seminar 1 first. We will contact you to arrange a short meeting/call to learn about you and your provider service and mission.

What is the cost of attending the seminar series?

Seminar investments and costs will be discussed during our first meeting, and the full break down proposal will be delivered by email so you are able to view all inclusions and options available.

Can I attend individual sessions or do I need to register for the entire series?

We recommend beginning with seminar 1 inititially, and completing this training first. Then we are able to arrange seminar 2 bookings. We are able to discuss options best suited for your organisation in terms of session times and staff attendance rosters.

What topics will be covered during the seminar series?

Here is a brief outline of some of the topics and areas we will cover in seminar 1.

Disability awareness and sensitivity. What is it and what is my role as a DSW?
The disability community, & and the impactful nature of their historical experience. We also take a moment and unveil the rich culture underneath.
What is person-centered care?
Effective communication and what some barriers might be? A case study into some misconceptions and barriers to communication and learning how to smash them wide open.
Disability diversity! What is it and what is my role in supporting it?
My participants support TEAM! Let’s talk about families, carers, and friends and the role of the support worker within that team.
Why do I need to be an expert in learning about people and what on earth is the “trip up effect?” An in-depth look at some of the barriers to learning.