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10/12/2019

Recent Victorian announcements: State Disability Plan consultation; Victorian Autism Plan; new Child Safe resources

The Victorian Government has commenced State Disability Plan consultations, released the Victorian Autism Plan and new child safe reportable conduct resources
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9/12/2019

NDS Allied Health Virtual Conference: Don’t miss out!

Our Allied Health Virtual Conference is this Wednesday! Don’t miss out on our range of practical presentations that can be accessed from your desk.
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9/12/2019

Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Toolkit released

The Collaborating for Inclusion project has released a toolkit supporting people with disability to take an active part in disaster preparation and response.
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News update
9/12/2019

NDIS Commission Rule Changes for provider registration

Providers are urged to review new rules concerning registration with the NDIS Commission. The amendments largely apply to the quality audit process.
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November Triple N Webinar: Disability Royal Commission

This webinar explores the progress of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability to date, and address experiences for providers.
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News update
6/12/2019

WA Disability Support Awards 2020 nominations open, and Nomination Masterclasses available

Nominations for the WA Disability Support Awards 2020 have now opened! NDS is offering two Nomination Masterclass workshops to support your nomination process.
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6/12/2019

Royal Commission looks at research, experiences and the UN Convention

The final day of the Melbourne hearing continued to explore group homes through the lens of individual experiences, research and the UN Convention.
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News update
5/12/2019

Joint Standing Committee makes recommendations to improve planning

An important interim report on planning has been released by the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS, flagging issues that require urgent attention.
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5/12/2019

Royal Commission continues to explore the suitability of group homes

During the fourth day of the Melbourne hearings, the Commission continued to explore the suitability of group homes.
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News update
4/12/2019

Fair Work Commission issues latest decision in SES Award Review

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has issued its latest decision in the long running Supported Employment Services (SES) Award Review.
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4/12/2019

NDS welcomes online platform for ACT community to get more inclusive and INVOLVED

NDS welcomes the launch of the new INVOLVED website and the capacity it provides for the Canberra community to show their commitment to being more inclusive.
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4/12/2019

Royal Commission considers incident reporting, required skills and suitability of group homes

During day three of the hearings, the Commission heard about incident reporting, and the effectiveness of the group homes model and its relationship with abuse.
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3/12/2019

Celebrating International Day of People with Disability 2019

NDS wishes you a happy International Day of People with Disability, recognising and celebrating the contributions of people with disability in Australia and around the world.
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3/12/2019

State Government plan to lift WA public sector employment rates of people with disability

The McGowan Government has announced an Action Plan that sets a five per cent employment target of people with disability in the public sector by 2025.

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