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Zero Tolerance (an NDS initiative) assists disability service providers to understand, implement and improve practices which safeguard the rights of people
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Blog
9/02/2024
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Blog

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.
Information resource
6/01/2023
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Information resource

Autism Fact Sheets

Fact sheet series (16) covers a range of autism-related topics, includes positive behaviour support, restrictive practices, mental health and sensory processing.
Information resource
6/01/2023
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Information resource

Autism Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet about autism and the diagnosis process. Produced in Arabic, Bahasa Indonesian, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese.
Information resource
6/01/2023
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Information resource

NDIS for stroke providers

Video series outlining stages to access National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for stroke survivors, includes access, developing a plan and plan management.
Blog
29/07/2020
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Blog

Sarah's Soundbite: COVID-19 in Victoria

Acting State Manager, Sarah Fordyce summarises the current COVID-19 situation in Victoria and outlines the new Safer and Stronger initiative.
Information resource
6/01/2023
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Information resource

Going to hospital

Information sheet with tips on preparing for a planned hospital stay in Western Australia, includes rights and responsibilities, giving consent and privacy.
Tools
6/01/2023
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Tools

Yarning about NDIS

Video covers what the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is and what it can help with.
Tools
6/01/2023
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Tools

Planning to go to the dentist: a guide for families and carers of people with autism

Information resource covers tips and techniques to support people with autism to prepare for a visit to the dentist.
News update
15/07/2020
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News update

Updated COVID-19 guidelines for disability services in Victoria

Guidelines for Victorian disability service providers have been published based on directions from the Victorian Chief Health Officer
Reviews - literature and practice
6/01/2023
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Reviews - literature and practice

Chief Psychiatrist’s Review Report: Building rehabilitation and recovery services for people with severe enduring mental illness and complex needs – including those with challenging behaviour

Review of mental health services and models of care completed in 2020, resulted in 10 recommendations to improve the treatment and care of people with a serious, enduring mental illness.
Reviews - literature and practice
6/01/2023
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Delivering Better Health Outcomes for People with High Support Needs and/or Challenging Behaviour and their Families and Carers: Project Outcomes and An Exploration of the Literature

Literature review on the barriers to accessing medical and dental services for people with complex support needs.
Reviews - literature and practice
6/01/2023
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Insight into Design Issues in the Health and NDIS Systems Interface

Report examines the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and health interface, produced recommendations for improving outcomes for NDIS participants with complex needs.
News update
15/08/2023
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News update

Progress shown in Workforce Coordination Project

Our progress report on the Workforce Coordination Project outlines the key areas for discussion at the network meeting in Launceston on 28 September.
News update
9/08/2023
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News update

NDS occupational violence project completes first year

The Victorian project continues next year with a fresh set of priorities and opportunities for organisations to take part in research.