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Personal Outcomes Measures training scheduled
20 December 2011
Disability ACT has engaged NDS ACT to facilitate backfill payments to enable staff of non-government organisations to attend several training initiatives in 2012. The first of these will commence the week beginning 5 March 2012.
Input invited on Disability Employment Broker program
20 December 2011
DEEWR has released draft guidelines for disability employment broker projects
Applications invited to deliver the Inclusion and Professional Support Program
19 December 2011
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is seeking applications from organisations to deliver activities under the Inclusion and Professional Support Program (IPSP) from 2013-2016.
AICD Board Development Training Opportunity – Applications open
19 December 2011
NDS is pleased to invite current board members of not-for-profit organisations, funded by ADHC in the disability sector, to attend a customised AICD Foundations of Directorship three day course at no cost to participants.
SA Government promises disability reform
19 December 2011
Today, Premier Jay Weatherill and Disabilities Minister Ian Hunter joined Federal Minister Jenny Macklin to announce significant reform of support for people with disability in South Australia.
Further advice on the new WHS regulations
19 December 2011
The Northern Territory has joined NSW, the ACT, Queensland and the Commonwealth which will implement nationally harmonised Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws in January 2012.
NDS Victoria announces a new Chair
19 December 2011
At its December meeting, the Victorian State Committee elected a new Chair and deputy Chair.
Parliament considers new Funding System Bill
16 December 2011
The Government has introduced the new One Funding System for Better Services Bill 2011 to the Queensland Parliament
New Business Opportunities Expo for ADE's – 8 March 2012
16 December 2011
Following a successful start in 2011 to the NSW Government's "Ready Willing and Able" procurement program, NDS will host another 'New Business Opportunities Expo' in 2012.
Advice sought on governance to inform the ACNC
16 December 2011
The Australian Government is seeking the views of not-for-profit organisations on the appropriate governance arrangements for the sector.
NDS NSW Annual State Conference: BRING IT ON! are YOU ready?
16 December 2011
Registrations are now open for the NDS NSW Annual State Conference to be held on 13-14 February 2012 at the Hilton, Sydney.
Christmas Consultation on the Charities Commission
16 December 2011
An exposure draft of legislation to establish the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has been released for comment, with responses due by 20 January 2012.
National Human Rights Action Plan released for comment
15 December 2011
The Attorney-General is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of Australia's National Human Rights Action Plan.
Revised Disability Impairment Tables ready for introduction in the new year
15 December 2011
Following the conclusion of a Senate inquiry and the gazetting of a disallowable instrument in Parliament, the revised Disability Impairment Tables will take effect from 1 January 2012.
Progress for Providers Organisational Self-assessment Survey
15 December 2011
NDS invited all ADHC funded disability organisations to complete the Progress for Providers poll. We've had a good number complete the survey, but we need more responses.
Are you fully prepared for a disaster this summer?
14 December 2011
Before we enter the holiday season this year, members are urged to check that they have disaster plans in place across their organisations and that they have supported their clients to have personal readiness plans in place.
Jenny Macklin takes on Disability Reform
12 December 2011
Jenny Macklin's lead role in developing the National Disability Insurance Scheme was amplilfied in today's Cabinet re-shuffle.
NDS applauds announcement of Australia’s inaugural Safety Ambassador from the disability sector
12 December 2011
Safe Work Australia this week announced Janine Coleman as the inaugural Safety Ambassador for Australia.
Human Rights in Disability Services Forums 2012: Save the date
9 December 2011
This series of forums will address human rights issues in disability services and explore the practicalities of embedding human rights in service delivery. One forum will be held in each DHS region between March and May 2012.
SA Government hears the case for a sector development plan
9 December 2011
NDS met recently with the newly appointed Minister for Disabilities, Ian Hunter, to discuss the implications of the disability reform agenda for service providers.