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News update

21/09/2018

Parliamentary report captures concerns about NDIS market

The Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS has produced a report on NDIS market readiness that is highly critical of the flawed approach to NDIS transition.

News update

20/09/2018

NDS Monthly Wrap - September 2018

Welcome to the Monthly Wrap - where we highlight 20 things that NDS has done in the past month to support the sector.

News update

19/09/2018

Give feedback on Victorian disability advocacy futures plan 2018-2020

NDS is seeking member input on the Victorian disability advocacy futures plan 2018-2020 by 25 September to inform a submission to the Victorian Government.

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News update

19/09/2018

Register now for the Warrnambool Make It Work forum

NDS is partnering with Every Australian Counts to roll out forums across Australia to reengage with our local MPs and seek their support to address NDIS issues.

News update

18/09/2018

Action to safeguard people with disability should not have to await a Royal Commission

WA Greens Senator Jordan Steele-John has called for the Royal Commission into aged care to be extended to disability services.

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Media release

17/09/2018

Helpdesk Top 5: September 2018

In the month since the launch of the new Helpdesk, 1,461 users visited and asked 139 questions. Read on to find out answers to pertinent NDIS questions.

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News update

17/09/2018

NDIS Updates: NDIA and the Health Interface

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) recently released a decision regarding a NDIA participant’s request for care by a registered nurse.

News update

17/09/2018

Last chance to complete your Annual Market Survey – Closing Tuesday

NDS’ Annual Market Survey now closes tomorrow – Tuesday, 18 September. Give your input today to shape the future of disability service provision.

News update

17/09/2018

News on the Ground: Southern Melbourne rolls into the NDIS!

As Southern Melbourne rolls into the NDIS, the NDIA is anticipating all eligible participants in this region have plans by June 2019.

Blog

17/09/2018

Moody's Message: The virtue of being a pebble in the pond

This month, David Moody speaks about the virtues of philanthropy, and the ripples of change on the journey we have taken down the NDIS road.

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News update

17/09/2018

Housing reforms pass Victorian Parliament with impact for disability sector

Two housing reforms have passed Victorian Parliament, and the government has announced the service providers that it will transfer its SIL and STA services to.

News update

13/09/2018

NDS secures first BuyAbility contract in WA through BGIS

Over the next 18 months, Perth energy provider Western Power will engage up to 70 people at eight of its metropolitan depot sites.

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News update

12/09/2018

Fair Work Commission announces next steps in SES Award review

The Fair Work Commission has announced the next steps in the SES Award review which will see a further round of submissions followed by a two-day hearing.