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20/09/2019

Queensland State Committee Chair and Vice Chair 2019-20 elected

NDS welcomes the Queensland State Committee Chair and Vice Chair for 2019-20.

News update

18/09/2019

NDIS Commission website updates

The NDIS Commission has been updating content on its website since its expansion to the NT, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the ACT in July 2019.

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News update

18/09/2019

What matters most: NDS WA Conference wraps up for 2019

The NDS WA Conference was held in Perth this week. 530 delegates from the disability services sector, not-for-profit sector and government attended.

News update

17/09/2019

Royal Commission gives notice about forthcoming requests for information

The letter provides provisional definitions and lists the type of information likely to be of interest to the Commission.

Policy News

17/09/2019

Disability provider obligations under the Portable Long Service Scheme in Victoria

Information on employer obligations under the Portable Long Service Scheme has been released by the Victorian Portable Long Service Authority.

News update

16/09/2019

Changes to reporting of unauthorised routine chemical and routine environmental restrictive practices

NDS welcomes changes just announced by the NDIS Commission to reporting obligations in respect of the unauthorised use of restrictive practices.

News update

16/09/2019

Hearing themes set, letters sent: The Royal Commission First Hearing

Education and learning, and homes and living will be the focus of the Royal Commission in further hearings, which will occur before the end of the year.

News update

12/09/2019

Board Election and AGM Schedule 2019

In accordance with Article 5 of the Constitution of National Disability Services and By-Law No 1, the 2019 election of the Board is by secret postal ballot.

News update

12/09/2019

Federal Court decision confirms personal/carer’s leave provisions in National Employment Standards

The Federal Court has made a recent decision dealing with the method of accruing and taking paid personal/carer’s leave for the purposes of the NES.

News update

12/09/2019

WA Government seeks expressions of interest for Supporting Communities Forum membership

The Supporting Communities Forum maximises opportunities to deliver high-quality services in WA. The Government is seeking expressions of interest for 2020-21.

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News update

11/09/2019

NDS CEOs’ Meeting: Registrations now open!

Registrations are now open for our flagship event, the CEOs’ Meeting! This year's event will feature a refreshed program based on your feedback.

News update

11/09/2019

Royal Commission First Sitting: Summary and observations webinar

News update

11/09/2019

Royal Commission News | Edition 7

This edition includes the latest news from the Disability Royal Commission, resources and information on the first Public sitting occurring on 16 September.