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News update

15/08/2019

NDS releases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Guide and Toolkit in Western Australia

These resources have been developed to assist WA disability service organisations to grow their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce.

News update

15/08/2019

NDS's Victorian State Committee election results for 2019-2020

NDS is pleased to announce the results of the 2019 Victorian Division State Committee election.

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News update

15/08/2019

Do you have SIL vacancies?

NDS is making a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS inquiry into Supported Independent Living (SIL).

News update

15/08/2019

WA State Government commits to develop privacy and responsible information sharing legislation

The WA State Government is introducing a whole-of-government privacy legislation.

News update

14/08/2019

Temporary Transformation Payment will be in new plans

Participant plans developed from 1 July will be constructed on the assumption that providers will charge at the price cap on eligible supports that includes TTP

News update

12/08/2019

Study shows that young people with disability thrive at work when given a chance

An independent report commissioned to evaluate NDS’s Ticket to Work initiative has shown encouraging results.

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News update

12/08/2019

NDS welcomes release of performance data for DES services

This data gives us the first real insight into the outcomes of the new policy arrangements since they started in July 2018.

Media release

12/08/2019

NDS welcomes NDIS review to cut wait times

NDS welcomes the Government’s announcement that the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 will be reviewed to streamline NDIS processes.

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News update

12/08/2019

NDS WA Conference 2019: Early Bird prices close this week!

This is your last chance to take advantage of Early Bird pricing for the NDS WA Conference, with discounted sales closing this Friday 16 August!

News update

12/08/2019

ACT Government launches 10-year strategy and $4.9 million investment to address access to disability justice

The ACT Government has launched its 10-year Disability Justice Strategy, which aims to address unequal access to civil and criminal justice in the ACT.

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News update

12/08/2019

Updates: Royal Commission into Victorian Mental Health System

NDS consultation with members informed our recent submission into the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. Find out about the recommendations.

News update

12/08/2019

NDS Helpdesk Top 5: August 2019

This month we feature Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP) questions and answers! You might even find an answer to a question that has been on your mind.