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Blogs

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.
An out of focus image of a laptop in a busy office; people are walking in the background
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.
Victoria in focus by Sarah Fordyce, State Manager Vic
Blog
15/03/2024

Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, March 2024

NDS is ready to support Victorian members as they face national and state sector reform, new state regulations and a new Social Services regulator.
NSW in Focus by Debbie Jaggers, State Manager NSW
Blog
13/03/2024

NSW in Focus by Debbie Jaggers, March 2023

In our roundup of activity in the NSW disability sector, we highlight our systemic advocacy work recently and several upcoming NSW events.
Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey, State Manager QLD
Blog
1/03/2024

Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey, February 2023

This month, there have been meetings with ministers and their shadows, getting ready for another road trip, and preparing for a major conference in Cairns.
SA in Focus by Janine Lenigas, State Manager SA
Blog
1/03/2024

South Australia in Focus by Janine Lenigas, February 2024

In an exciting and challenging time for the SA disability sector, we discuss the Portable Long Service Bill and contributing to this year’s Price Review.
ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, Territory Manager ACT
Blog
23/02/2024

ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, February 2024

With the ACT Disability Hot Topics Breakfast on soon, the hottest topic is the NDIS Review and what it means for providers.
Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, State Manager Vic
Blog
12/02/2024

Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, February 2024

With the prospect of recommendations from the DRC and NDIS Review becoming generational reforms, the sector is gearing up for a busy year.
Out of focus image of a laptop on a desk, there are people walking past in the background
Blog
9/02/2024

Helpdesk Top Questions: February 2024

Among the questions tackled by the NDS Helpdesk team this month were questions on PACE, COVID-19 requirements and TTP for group activities.
Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey State Manager QLD
Blog
14/12/2023

Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey, December 2023

This month, we recognise Choice, Passion, Life’s 50-year milestone with NDS, and travel around the regions to listen to your issues.