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NDS Media Release: Budget Week becomes Disability Week
17 May 2013
This has been a remarkable week for Australians with disability, their families and the organisations that support them.
2013-14 Northern Territory Budget
16 May 2013
As expected, the 2013 - 14 Northern Territory Budget delivered on 14 May 2013 by the Treasurer, The Hon. David Tollner, MLA, contains broad-ranging reductions across both the government and the non-government sectors.
Resolution needed urgently to the uncertainty facing the ADE sector
16 May 2013
NDS has urged the Government to seek resolution urgently to the uncertainty arising from the outcome of the BSWAT Court decision. The paramount concern is that the jobs of 21,000 supported employees are not placed at risk following the decision.
Last chance to register for Incident Investigation Workshops!
16 May 2013
Registrations are closing soon for the Incident Investigation Workshop in June.
NDS Submission to Section 47A of the Poisons Act Review
15 May 2013
NDS has submitted a response - informed by feedback from members - to the Tasmanian Government's Review of Section 47A of the Poisons Act.
CEOs and Senior Managers - Register now for Project Rights
15 May 2013
CEOs and Senior Managers are invited to register for Project Rights Senior Manager Briefing Sessions. Project Rights is the first training to come out of NDS' Person Centred Approaches Program.
NDS Media Release: Federal Budget delivers for disability
14 May 2013
More than any previous Federal Budget, tonight's budget recognises and responds to the chronic underfunding of disability support services.
NDIS is the centrepiece of the Federal Budget
14 May 2013
In a tight fiscal environment, disability support has triumphed in the Federal Budget.
State Budget Briefing Opportunities
14 May 2013
NDS Tasmania members will this year have two opportunities to receive briefings on the 2013-14 State Budget.
Seeking comment on 'Industry Pathways' for senior secondary students
13 May 2013
NDS is seeking comment on a proposal for 'Industry Pathways' within the secondary school curriculum in Victoria.
Inquiry into how the justice system treats people with disability
13 May 2013
Too often the criminal justice system does not treat people with disability - especially people with cognitive and/or communication difficulties - fairly. They may be victims of crime, accused of crimes, witnesses, defendants or offenders.
Northern Territory reaches agreement on the NDIS
13 May 2013
In another important step for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Northern Territory has reached agreement with the Australian Government for the full implementation of the NDIS across the Northern Territory from July 2019.
We need to capitalise on community support for the NDIS
10 May 2013
The 2013 Federal Budget will be released next Tuesday 14 May. It is likely to be followed by the legislation that will increase the Medicare Levy by 0.5% to partially fund the NDIS, now known as DisabilityCare Australia.
DisabilityCare Australia Provider Forums well attended
10 May 2013
The Disability Care Australia Provider Forums held on 6-8 May provided important information for service providers on registration and other business processes, while offering them the opportunity to meet with Disability Care Australia staff.
High Court rejects BSWAT appeal
10 May 2013
The High Court has rejected the Australian Government's application for leave to appeal the Federal Court BSWAT decision. As a result, the long running court action contesting the legitimacy of the BSWAT is over.
NDS Members’ Budget Breakfast with Minister Tracy Davis
10 May 2013
Queensland Members have an opportunity to hear from the Minister on this year's state budget for as it applies to the disability sector.
Harvard Club Non Profit Fellows 2013
10 May 2013
Congratulations to the 2013 Harvard fellowship recipients.
Ministers sign Hunter NDIS transition plan
9 May 2013
Today Commonwealth Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin, and NSW Minister for Disability Services, Andrew Constance, finalised an agreement detailing the process for rolling out the NDIS, now known as DisabilityCare in the Hunter launch site.