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22/10/2021

Sarah's Soundbite: October

Across Victoria there is anticipation around reunions with family, friends and the activities we enjoy, with the COVID-19 vaccination rate rapidly closing in on 80 per cent and the state reopening.

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22/10/2021

Helpdesk Top 5: September

Read answers to top up your knowledge on COVID-19 vaccinations and other timely topics. Got a question on your mind? NDS members can ask the Helpdesk.

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News update

21/10/2021

National Disability Services WA Lunch in Celebration of International Day of People with Disability

This year's National Disability Services WA Lunch in Celebration of International Day of People with Disability is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever!

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20/10/2021

WA COVID-19 Update: Mandatory vaccination for disability sector

WA Disability sector staff will be required to have their first COVID-19 dose by 1 December 2021 and be fully vaccinated by 31 December 2021.

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20/10/2021

Vic COVID-19 update: Call for disability services to support urgent vaccine push

In a final push before Victoria fully reopens, we ask providers and disability workers help ensure that people with disabilities get vaccinated should they wish to.

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20/10/2021

RC releases report on police responses and 2022 hearings

Police-led responses to people with disability are 'inadequate and ineffective', the report says.

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19/10/2021

Vic COVID-19 Update: 70 per cent reopening changes

Victorian Government announces easing of restrictions from Friday, 22 October as 70 per cent double vaccination target is reached.

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19/10/2021

NDS Star Ratings Webinars for DES members

NDS has conducted a detailed analysis of the DES star ratings and will shortly commence delivering webinars for each state and territory to examine and discuss the results.

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News update

19/10/2021

NDIA seeks input on future of Partners in the Community program

An information paper outlines proposed changes to the provision of services through its Partner in the Community program.

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News update

18/10/2021

Providing people with safe and enjoyable mealtimes – amendments to NDIS practice standards expected soon

New practice standards to ensure safe mealtimes are expected to be released by the NDIS Commission soon. A quick turnaround on meeting requirements is anticipated.