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ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, Territory Manager ACT
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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News update
12/04/2024

New book tells government how best to support people with developmental disability

The book, in easy-read format from Developmental Disability WA, tells the state and federal governments where more funding should go.
A child with disability plays alongside an adult
News update
11/04/2024

Key topic: NDIS Review, quality and safeguards and registration

We look at the NDIS Review on quality, safeguards and registration, what our latest Sector Survey said, and what we should be saying to the Taskforce.
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News update
11/04/2024

NDS Disability Employment Update: April 2024

Our report covers award superannuation clauses, a refreshed Participant Employment Strategy and research showing no improvement in disability employment rates.
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News update
11/04/2024

Voting is a bad experience for some Victorians with a disability

Survey by Electoral Matters Committee finds 18 per cent of people with disability had a bad experience at voting centres.
Providers and supported employees stand in front of Parliament House in Canberra
News update
11/04/2024

NDS Policy Roundup: April

In this report from the policy front, we cover developments in quality and safety, registration and the latest policy submissions and resources.
A mother figure looking up to a child with a their hands on the child's shoulders.
News update
10/04/2024

Patricia Giles Centre for Non-violence holds workshops for disability sector workers

The workshops will show disability workers ways to support women and children who have experienced violence.
A person sitting in a wheelchair with a support person standing beside them, on a sandy beach .
News update
10/04/2024

TAC launches Value-based Healthcare Grants for 2024

Grants of up to $150,000 are available for providers with projects in value-based health care.
A person with disability wearing an apron serves patrons in an outdoor cafe
News update
10/04/2024

NDS releases good practice guide for NDIS employment supports

NDS has produced a good practice guide on the use of NDIS employment supports, for members who support employees and jobseekers with disability.
A support worker laughs along with a person with disability
News update
9/04/2024

Government seeks your views on the draft Portable Long Service Leave Bill

The Bill will extend Portable Long Service Leave to community workers, including those in the disability sector.

Media releases

National Disability Services logo alongside an illustration of a group of microphones
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.
NDS logo alongside an illustration of a group of microphones
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.
NDS logo alongside a line illustration of a group of microphones
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.
Five illustrated microphones point at NDS logo
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.