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    News update
    20/08/2024

    Tasmanian disability sector signs Industry Skills Compacts

    New partnership invests in disability workforce skills and training that will improve services to people with disability.
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    News update
    17/07/2024

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    News update
    17/07/2024

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  • 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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    Resources

    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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    Online Event

    NDS New South Wales Quality Network

    Location: New South Wales (online)
    Event start date: 2/10/2024
    The New South Wales Quality network is an NDS member-exclusive network focused on quality in the disability sector.
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    Scheduled Training

    SCHADS: Know Your Award

    Location: National (online)
    Event start date: 15/10/2024
    NDS and WorkplacePLUS are pleased to offer this SCHADS: Know Your Award half-day workshop to help ensure your HR, payroll, and office managers are getting SCHADS right.
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    Online Event

    NDS New South Wales Quality Network

    Location: New South Wales (online)
    Event start date: 6/11/2024
    The New South Wales Quality network is an NDS member-exclusive network focused on quality in the disability sector.
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About

NDS Management Team

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NDS employs a dedicated team of more than 120 staff, skilled in providing resources, advice and member representation on a broad range of disability specific issues.

Management Team

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Laurie Leigh
Chief Executive Officer

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Charlie Heywood
Executive Assistant to CEO

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Michelle Joosse

Michelle Joosse
Interim Director of Corporate Services

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Emily Forrest

Emily Forrest
Director of Policy and Advocacy

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Andrew

Andrew Beswick
Director of Communications

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Matthew Zammit

Joanna Pretty
Director of Member Services and Marketing

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Frances Thomas

Frances Thomas
Head of Marketing

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Colin Entwistle
Head of Employment

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Sarah Nicoll

Sarah Nicoll
Head of Quality and Safeguards

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Matthew Zammit

Matthew Zammit
Head of Workforce

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Katrina Hawkins

Katrina Hawkins
Human Resources Manager

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Gayle Reed
Financial Controller

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Jo Huxley

Jo Huxley
Territory Manager - Australian Capital Territory

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Debbie Jaggers

Debbie Jaggers
State Manager - New South Wales

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Mick Fallon
Territory Manager - Northern Territory

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Jason McKey
State Manager – Queensland

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Janine Lenigas

Janine Lenigas
State Manager – South Australia

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Lizzie Castles

Lizzie Castles
State Manager - Tasmania

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Sarah Fordyce

Sarah Fordyce
State Manager - Victoria

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Frances Buchanan
State Manager – Western Australia

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