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News update

16/01/2020

Disability Employment Services September 2019 Star Ratings finally released

After a long delay, the Department of Social Services released the September 2019 Star Ratings for Disability Employment Services in late December.

News update

17/01/2020

NSW Government seeks feedback on Disability Inclusion Act

NDS is urging providers to give feedback as part of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act review

News update

16/01/2020

Review of Victorian Child Safe Standards and CIMS Policy Update

The Victorian Government has released a review of the Child Safe Standards and a new CIMS policy update.

News update

15/01/2020

WA Disability Support Awards - Nominations close in less than 3 weeks!

Help recognise and reward people who provide the highest standard of support to increase the quality of life and inclusion of people with disability

News update

15/01/2020

DRC releases issues paper on criminal justice system

The paper provides some background and questions to guide responses ahead of a hearing in April.

Policy News

14/01/2020

Seeking feedback on NDIS market setting impacts on providers supporting participants with psychosocial disability

NDS is seeking feedback on the impact of NDIS market settings on providers supporting participants with psychosocial disability.

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News update

14/01/2020

Social Media Tips: Tap into the power of social media in 2020

The first thing nearly 60% of Australians do every day is connect through social media. Learn tips about using each social media platform to its fullest impact.

News update

14/01/2020

Royal Commission News | Edition 12

This edition covers the latest news on the Disability Royal Commission, including a recap of events and latest updates on resources for providers.

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News update

10/01/2020

Helpdesk Top 5: January 2020

Read answers to top up your knowledge on the Royal Commission and other timely topics. Got a question on your mind? NDS members can ask the Helpdesk.

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Blog

10/01/2020

Fiona's Focus: NDS sector support available in 2020

This month, Fiona Still outlines the key issues facing providers over the past year and announces the NDS sector support that will be available in 2020.

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News update

10/01/2020

NDS disability workforce resources

Workforce has been ranked a top priority. To support providers through this emerging crisis, here is a summary of NDS's resources on workforce.

Resources

Bushfire Information and Support

When natural disasters strike, providers can face unusual circumstances impacting their ability to deliver services. Find information you need in the NDS Bushfire Hub.

Blog

6/01/2020

Success strategies for your ILC grant: Identifying the gap

This is the first piece in our series to update and support providers applying for ILC grants. Learn how to identify whether your project addresses a gap.