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3/04/2020

Information for Reporting Maintenance for properties in Aboriginal communities in WA

The Department of Communities has released a fact sheet to assist reporting essential maintenance for properties in remote Aboriginal communities.
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2/04/2020

Fair Work Commission approves temporary classification structure for trial of new wages structure in SES Award

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has confirmed a temporary classification structure to be included in the SES Award
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2/04/2020

COVID-19 Plan for the Victorian Disability Services Sector Released

The DHHS have released a COVID-19 Plan for the Victorian Community Services Sector as well as a COVID-19 Plan for the Disability Services Sector.
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2/04/2020

Fair Work Commission proposes changes to leave in response to COVID-19

The Fair Work Commission issued a statement proposing to vary 103 Modern Awards in response to the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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1/04/2020

Important information for WA service providers from the Department of Communities

The Department of Communities has released important information for disability service providers in WA.
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1/04/2020

Victorian Government releases Skills Issues Paper, seeking submissions

Read the Issues Paper for the Review into Skills for Victoria’s Growing Economy, lodge a submission and complete the online survey.
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1/04/2020

NDIS Commission - guidance on behaviour support and restrictive practices due to Covid-19

The NDIS Commission has released a new fact sheet explaining behaviour support and restrictive practices due to COVID-19.
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31/03/2020

Disability Royal Commission issued Statement of Concern

The DRC has issued a statement of concern, calling on all Australian governments to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of people with disability
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30/03/2020

Don’t forget about your NDIS Commission registration obligations!

Ensure formal commencement of registration renewal through the Provider Digital Access portal: PRODA
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30/03/2020

'JobKeeper' - huge investment to save jobs

The Australian Government has announced $130 billion will be available over the next six months to support workers retain jobs or retain workplace connections.
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27/03/2020

Relevant only to Victorian members: DHHS and NDS COVID19 Briefing

Resources are now available from the DHHS and NDS COVID-19 Disability Sector Briefing held by webinar on 27 March 2020
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26/03/2020

Update on NDIS Commission Audits & access to PPE

The NDIS Commission has acknowledged the impact COVID-19 is having on providers as they manage infection risk and undertake business continuity planning.
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25/03/2020

Information on Australian Government Assistance for business and households

The Australian Government has provided links to information and assistance that is available under the economic support package.
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25/03/2020

Latest Disability Employment Services developments during COVID-19 pandemic

NDS and other provider peaks have been in constant contact with DSS as extraordinary countermeasures are implemented by the Government in response to COVID-19.

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