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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.
    Emerging...
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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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    NDS Member Meeting

    National Remote and Very Remote Community of Practice

    Location: National (online)
    Event start date: 18/09/2024
    NDS invites members to join the National Remote and Very Remote Community of Practice (CoP) to discuss practice and business in the bush.
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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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News

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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.
Placeholder image
News update
17/07/2024

Test for Halcyon Daze 001

summary
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News update
17/07/2024

Test 21

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News update
10/04/2024

NDS releases good practice guide for NDIS employment supports

NDS has produced a good practice guide on the use of NDIS employment supports, for members who support employees and jobseekers with disability.
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News update
10/04/2024

Patricia Giles Centre for Non-violence holds workshops for disability sector workers

The workshops will show disability workers ways to support women and children who have experienced violence.
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News update
10/04/2024

TAC launches Value-based Healthcare Grants for 2024

Grants of up to $150,000 are available for providers with projects in value-based health care.
WA Disability Support Awards 2024
News update
9/04/2024

WA Disability Support Awards nominees announced

Outstanding contributions by remarkable people recognised in seven categories.
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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

Victorian Gig Worker Support Service to close

New federal protections mean that the state government service giving information, advice and support will close on 30 June.

Media releases

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Media release
11/12/2023

New data reveals “worst year ever” for disability providers, more expected to close

The State of the Disability Sector Report 2023 shows a sector at breaking point as providers report their worst year ever, with many struggling to break even.
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Media release
7/12/2023

NDIS Review Findings Welcome, Urgent Action Needed on Independent Pricing

The review recommends many positive steps, but the sector's current financial challenges cannot be ignored for effective implementation and lasting changes.
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Media release
29/09/2023

Disability services peak body welcomes Royal Commission report

NDS welcomes the Royal Commission report. We are ready and willing to play a role in reforms and believe providers have a valuable contribution to make.
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Media release
31/07/2023

New data projects “unconscionable” closure of disability services

A mass exodus of disability providers is on the horizon, as rising costs make it virtually impossible for many to continue their services, according to new data.