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Government responds half-heartedly to the Special Disability Trust report
20 May 2009
The Australian Government has released its response to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs Inquiry into Special Disability Trusts, Building trust: Supporting families through Disability Trusts
Focus on Protecting Australia’s Children
20 May 2009
The Australian Government has allocated funding of $61.6 million over four years to help protect Australia’s vulnerable children from child abuse and neglect under the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009-2020.
Exposure Draft and ITT Proposal Released
20 May 2009
The Exposure Draft of the tender for new Disability Employment Services and Employers Incentives Scheme 2010-2012 is being released today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.
New legislation for Prescribed Private Funds
19 May 2009
An exposure draft of legislation to amend tax laws relating to the use of Prescribed Private Funds has been released for comment until 29 May 2009.
BSWAT Complaints – the latest developments
19 May 2009
Three further complaints involving the use of the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool have been lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission, in addition to proceedings currently before the Federal Court.
Draft Supported Employment Services Award
19 May 2009
NDS has received a second draft of the LHMU Supported Employment Services Award in preparation for a conference of key parties at the AIRC next week.
Standard Chart of Accounts
18 May 2009
A Standard Chart of Accounts for the Victorian community sector is being developed by the OCS, which is undertaking work to implement the Victorian Government’s Action Plan: Strengthening Community Organisations
NDS Workforce Project and Community Forum
18 May 2009
As part of the NDS National Workforce Project, 13 pilot sites across Australia have been trialling a range of strategies for addressing workforce challenges.
ACT Government seeks further $122 million in budget savings
18 May 2009
The ACT Treasurer has announced that a further $122 million in savings will be identified through community consultation and expenditure reviews.
Portable Long Service Leave – Working Group Convened
15 May 2009
NDS ACT has convened a working group of interested members to discuss the impact on disability service providers of introducing a portable Long Service Leave scheme for the ACT community sector.
Pensioner Work Bonus should extend to recipients of Disability Support Pension
15 May 2009
The Government announced in the Federal Budget the introduction of a Pensioner Work Bonus as an incentive to undertake paid employment.
Additional Budget measures relevant to Disability Employment Services
14 May 2009
Contained within the Federal Budget are a number of additional measures that will be of interest to Disability Employment Service providers and their clients.
Tax implications of the Budget
13 May 2009
Contrary to media predictions, last night’s Federal Budget did not announce changes to the treatment of the meal entertainment allowance used by some not-for-profit organisations.
Pension Review calls for person-centred sustainable services
13 May 2009
The Report of the Pension Review, released with the Federal Budget, recommends that the additional personal costs arising from disability be addressed through the provision of services rather than through additional tailored pension payments.
Reforms to help ‘at risk’ young Australians into training and work
11 May 2009
The Australian Government has announced reforms to the existing Commonwealth youth transition and career programs to assist ‘at risk’ young Australians into training and work.
Housing options for people with disability
11 May 2009
The Social Housing Initiative will provide funding of $6 billion from 2008–09 to 2011–12 for the construction of new social housing and a further $400 million over two years for repairs and maintenance to existing public housing dwellings.
Pay equity decision from the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
11 May 2009
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has released its decision on pay equity for community workers in non-government organisations.