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    18/09/2024

    Minister sets the stage for regulatory reform

    Minister Shorten has announced the first changes to provider regulation.
  • Policy
  • Resources
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    Resources

    Good Practice Guides - Disability Employment

    NDS has produced a series of good practice guides for members that provide comprehensive instructions for employers cover NDIS Employment Supports, Classifying Employees and Supported Wage System under...
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    Western Australia Disability Support Awards - 2024 Nominees

    Congratulations to our 2024 Western Australia Disability Support Awards nominees! Visit the Western Australian Disability Support Awards page for information about the upcoming awards.
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    Resources

    NDIS Review: Final Report Webcast

    Breakdown of the recommendations and actions from the NDS Review, focusing on key areas of the NDIS.
  • Events & Training
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    eLearning

    Good Working Relations for Managers and Supervisors

    Location: National (Online)
    Event start date: 1/01/2028
    This course is designed to provide managers, supervisors and team leaders with an understanding about workplace bullying and harassment and how to prevent and manage these issues.
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    Office version of Infection, Prevention and Control

    Location: National (online)
    Event start date: 1/01/2028
    This course is essential for office employees in care-sector settings, including both head office and back-office roles. It equips them with the knowledge to follow safe work practices and effectively...
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    Fire, Security and Emergency Response

    Location: National (online)
    Event start date: 31/12/2099
    This e-Learning course covers the requirements under WHS Regulation 2011 and contains important knowledge for every organisation.
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About NDS

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About National Disability Services

National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for disability service organisations, representing more than 1000 service providers. Collectively, NDS members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability.

History

75years thumbnailNDS traces its roots back to 1945, when the Australian Advisory Council for the Physically Handicapped was formed in response to the need for national co-ordination of the respective state and territory bodies. By the beginning of the 1960s, it was recognised that disability service providers had many common interests, regardless of what particular group they served. As a result, the Australian Council for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled was established in 1963. This more inclusive body allowed the volunteer sector to address the government with a united voice when lobbying on disability issues.

Read more about our history  

Board and structure

Board and structureNDS has offices in every state and territory. Our CEO is Laurie Leigh.

NDS is governed by a national board which includes the elected chair from each state and territory, as well as representatives elected directly by members. The current board President is Rohan Braddy, CEO of Gateways Support Services.

Read more about our board and structure

 

Membership

MembershipNational Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's leading peak body for disability service organisations. We work with Australian disability service providers to develop capability, be informed, voice their needs and collaborate to build high-quality and sustainable disability services for people with disability.

Being a member of NDS has many benefits. We partner with our members to help navigate challenging times, drive innovation and support our members to deliver high quality and sustainable services to people with a disability. We support members to bring about change and explore ways to improve the sector.

At NDS we believe that the strength of disability service providers is enhanced by a shared voice, collaboration, learning and mutual experiences - we are stronger when we work together.

Read more about our membership program