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Shifting sands: a quarter of Star Ratings changed since mid-2011
17 February 2012
Over a quarter (27%) of DES-ESS Star Ratings changed between June and December 2011.
Transitioning to the new SCHADS Award
17 February 2012
The Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award (SACS Modern Award), will come into full operation on 1 July 2012, with phasing in of wage changes commencing December 2012.
Respite Medication Forms released
17 February 2012
Respite service providers are advised that the Medication Management Plan and Medication Charts (January 2012) have been developed and are available for download and use.
Review of the 'Development For All' Strategy commences
16 February 2012
AusAID has commenced a mid-term review of the Development for All Strategy which aims to strengthen the status of disability in Australia's international aid program.
Proposed framework for the regulation of fundraising by charities
16 February 2012
Members who engage in fundraising are invited to comment on the proposed framework for a nationally consistent approach to the regulation of charitable fundraising.
Valmae Rose to depart NDS
16 February 2012
After almost 9 years with NDS, Valmae Rose is leaving. She has resigned from her position as Queensland Manager of NDS, effective 16 March 2012.
Proposed legislation will ease work hour restrictions for DSP recipients
15 February 2012
The Government has introduced a Bill in the lower House that seeks to implement several welfare-to-work measures affecting DSP recipients, as announced in the 2011 Budget.
Urgent response required to Fair Work Ombudsman letter and funding for back-pay applications
15 February 2012
The Fair Work Ombudsman has written to the 316 organisations affected by the commencement of the Fair Work (TPCA) Amendment Regulation 2012 (No. 1) advising of the new regulation
Transition Plan provided to Government; Workforce Strategy released
15 February 2012
NDS's Transition Plan for Victorian Disability Services has now been finalised. This outlines strategies required to transition disability services to an NDIS. The new Workforce Strategy for Disability Services has also been released.
RTW Coordinator courses to be offered
15 February 2012
NDS through the Disability Safe Project is offering RTW Coordinator training to improve the management of work related injuries and reduce workers compensation costs within the Disability Sector.
Launch of the NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards
14 February 2012
The Minister for Disability Services, The Hon. Andrew Constance MP, last night launched the inaugural NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards at the National Disability Services (NDS) NSW Annual State Conference in Sydney.
Australian Government announces initial ADE development funding
14 February 2012
The Australian government has announced a $3.1 million package aimed at assisting Australian Disability Enterprises to prepare for the implementation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme.
New Fair Work Regulation for Queensland Released
14 February 2012
The Federal Government has released the new Fair Work (TPCA) Amendment Regulation 2012 (No. 1)
Please re-register for Industry Development Fund (IDF) Regional Meetings
9 February 2012
Registration numbers for the regional IDF meetings have been exceptional so in order to make it possible for everyone to attend we have been required to offer additional dates and venues. We ask everyone to re-register.
Be vigilant about fraud
9 February 2012
Twelve per cent of the 645 not-for-profit organisations responding to the latest BDO Not-For-Profit Fraud Survey reported they had experienced fraud in the past two years.
Scholarship opportunity for emerging not-for-profit leaders
8 February 2012
The Australian Scholarships Foundation and the Origin Foundation are inviting applications for the Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership.
Regional Support Worker Conference – Ballina 3-4 April: REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
8 February 2012
NDS NSW is pleased to announce that the registration period for the Ballina Regional Support Worker Conference is now open.
Victorian Disability Sector Awards 2012 – Call for Nominations
7 February 2012
The Call for Nominations for the Victorian Disability Sector Awards is now open, closing 7 March.
ACT Forum on Preparing for the NDIS
7 February 2012
NDS ACT invites members to a forum to discuss the implications of the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how service providers can best prepare for change
Input sought on the Review of the Fair Work Act
2 February 2012
The Australian Government has announced a review of the Fair Work Act. The aim of the review is to examine and report on the extent to which the Fair Work legislation is operating as intended.