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  • News
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    17/07/2024

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    17/07/2024

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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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    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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WA Disability Support Awards nominees announced

WA Disability Support Awards 2024

9/04/2024

More than 160 individuals and teams have been nominated for the prestigious Western Australia Disability Support Awards. Over seven categories, the awards celebrate the outstanding support delivered by Western Australian disability workers to people with disability. A shortlist in each category will be announced soon, with the winners receiving their awards in a ceremony at the Crown Perth on Saturday 18 May. 

These awards highlight the pivotal role of disability sector workers in providing high-quality services that empower and support people with disability to exercise choice and control in their lives.  Each nominee has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment in supporting people with disability.   

The award categories are Emerging Leader, Excellence in Home and Family Support, Innovation in Service Delivery, Excellence in Regional Support, Excellence in Rights Promotion, Excellence in Supporting Employment Outcomes and Excellence in Supporting Inclusion and Citizenship.  

Western Australia Disability Support Awards 

Date: Saturday 18 May 
Time: 6:00pm for pre-dinner drinks; seated from 6:30pm 
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Crown Perth, Burswood 

Cost:

  • Individual Ticket: $199 
  • Table of 10: $1,750 
  • Livestream ticket: Free 

All prices include GST.  

Book your seat now for the Awards Ceremony through our awards webpage.  

Thank you to our Supporters

Department of Communities, lotterywest

Category Sponsors Insurance Commission of Western Australia

Communication Sponsor Optus Business Centre Perth

Gold Sponsor Gallagher

Silver Sponsor My Abilities WA

Contact information
NDS Events, Events@nds.org.au