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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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    17/07/2024

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  • 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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    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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    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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    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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    NDS Member Meeting

    National Children, Young People and their Families Community of Practice

    Location: National (online)
    Event start date: 7/11/2024
    NDS invites members to join the National Children, Young People and their Families CoP, which seeks to promote the interests and wellbeing of children and young people with disability and...
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NDIS

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State of the Disability Sector Report

State of the Disability Sector Report

The annual State of the Disability Sector Report includes data from the Annual Market Survey.

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NDIS Readiness Toolkit

This set of self-assessment exercises focuses on business practices required under the NDIS.

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Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

Accommodation for people who require specialist housing solutions and designs.

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News update
4/04/2024

We break down the Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1 Bill for providers

The first tranche of reforms will change the meaning of “NDIS support” and how people can access the Scheme, set budgets and manage their plans.
SA in Focus by Janine Lenigas, State Manager SA
Blog
4/04/2024

South Australia in Focus by Janine Lenigas, April 2024

As the reform process gains momentum, we are working with state and federal governments to make sure South Australia has a sustainable disability sector.
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News update
3/04/2024

Next steps in the NDIS Amendment Bill

With the NDIS Amendment Bill introduced into parliament last week, consultation on the Bill begins and DSS holds online workshops on the proposed changes.
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CEO update
28/03/2024

CEO update: Telling our stories

NDS members are getting active in the media and with politicians, supporting national and local advocacy for a more sustainable scheme.
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News update
27/03/2024

Breaking News: Changes to the NDIS Act tabled in parliament

Minister Shorten tables legislation to amend the NDIS Act 2013 in response to the key recommendations from the NDIS Review.
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News update
26/03/2024

Provider peaks jointly call for action on NDIS pricing

In collaboration with disability sector peaks, NDS has developed a joint statement asking for NDIS prices to reflect the true costs of delivering supports.
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News update
26/03/2024

Support our pricing review advocacy

Contact your local MP and disability minister to support NDS advocacy for prices that reflect the true cost of delivering disability services.
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News update
21/03/2024

NDIS events focus on participant plans and PACE

NDIS sessions will take support coordinators and recovery coaches through the finer details of NDIS Plans and unpack PACE for providers.
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National Employment Community of Practice

NDS invites members to join the National Employment Community of Practice (CoP), a combined session for providers of NDIS Employment Supports and Disability Employment Services across Australia.
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Blog
15/03/2024

Helpdesk Top Questions: March 2024

NDS Helpdesk answered questions this month on nurses delivering supports, emergency and disaster plans, provisional registration and possible claim delays.