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2/05/2024
CEO update: Greater certainty needed for sector in financial crisis
Ahead of the federal budget, providers seek financial security for the disability sector.
News update
1/05/2024
PACE refinements on the way to reduce issues for providers
As the NDIA bring in system improvements and sector consultations, NDS publishes a deep dive into PACE and its issues, with troubleshooting advice.
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1/05/2024
Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, April 2024
With the state election not quite over and our State Conference coming up, NDS knuckles down over the key issues facing Tasmanian providers.
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New to PACE? What to watch for
As the national rollout of PACE continues, we have tips to get you up to speed with the new system, latest improvements, and five issues for troubleshooting.
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Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Act 2023
This page contains resources about the Victorian Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Act.
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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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National Children, Young People and their Families Community of Practice
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7/05/2024
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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Diversifying Employment Disability Awareness Training
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Tasmania (online)
Event start date:
7/05/2024
Free training for businesses and employers interested in the benefits of diversifying their workforce
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Right on Board – Practice Governance for Disability Service Providers: Governing and Managing for Human Rights, Quality and Safeguarding: Face-to-face Workshops
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Melbourne, Victoria
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7/05/2024
Right on Board: Practice Governance for Disability Service Providers. Governing and Managing for Human Rights, Quality and Safeguarding, a program for Boards and Executive Teams of disability service...
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1/05/2024
PACE refinements on the way to reduce issues for providers
As the NDIA bring in system improvements and sector consultations, NDS publishes a deep dive into PACE and its issues, with troubleshooting advice.
Blog
1/05/2024
Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, April 2024
With the state election not quite over and our State Conference coming up, NDS knuckles down over the key issues facing Tasmanian providers.
Blog
24/04/2024
Helpdesk Top Questions: April
This month, our Helpdesk answered your questions on SDA applications and agreements, claims for assistive technology and SIL, and supported employment.
News update
23/04/2024
Government announces funding boost for disability employment
More than $26 million given to funds, projects and expos as a first step ahead of a formal response to the Disability Royal Commission recommendations.
Blog
22/04/2024
Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, April 2024
We have stepped up advocacy and consultation as we seek to inform government responses to the NDIS Review.
News update
18/04/2024
Editorial: Zero tolerance must be our response to abuse and unsafe practices
Recent high-profile cases show that processes for quality and safety need constant vigilance.
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18/04/2024
Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey, April 2024
Hosting the Regional and Remote Conference in Cairns recently reminded us how important disability services are to their communities.
News update
17/04/2024
Important DES Update for NDS members
DSS notifies DES providers about underpayments due to a system error; DES peaks write to the Minister and DSS requesting urgent action on the new DES contract.
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17/04/2024
New Guide for Disability Support Workers says “Stay off your phone!”
Advocacy WA, with VALiD in Victoria, has released new resources on what people with disability expect from their support workers when in the community.
Blog
12/04/2024
ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, April 2024
A fresh Disability Strategy and First Action Plan are positive steps for the ACT in this transformational time for providers.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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