National Disability Services

News update

28/11/2022

NSW COVID-19 Update: Latest advice for Disability Service Providers

The NSW Chief Health Officer has updated her COVID-19 advice to residential disability care providers and home care service providers.

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News update

28/11/2022

Learn how the NDS Quality Portal can save you time and support your compliance

NDS and BNG have joined for a member-only webinar to show you how the NDS Quality Portal can save you time on compliance, governance and quality improvement.

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News update

28/11/2022

Support for flood-affected providers in the Riverland

NDS is working with NDIA and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to help Riverland providers affected by floods.

State of the Disability sector Report 2022

News update

28/11/2022

NDS releases State of the Disability Sector Report 2022

The latest report on the State of the Disability Sector finds some optimism, some pessimism, workforce shortages and reels of red tape.

Media release

28/11/2022

State of the Disability Sector survey – growing number of providers predicting losses, looking to NDIS Review for improved conditions

NDS’s 2022 survey has revealed a concerning economic outlook for the nation's disability sector, however providers were more optimistic on NDIS reforms.

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News update

25/11/2022

Free program for disability-lead start-ups

Do you know a person with a disability with a great business idea? With free training from The Inclusive Microenterprise Project, they can make it a reality.

News update

25/11/2022

NDS President announces membership structure consultation

At the NDS Annual General Meeting, NDS President Rohan Braddy announced a consultation on expanding the eligibility requirements for membership.

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News update

25/11/2022

The Disability Royal Commission examines the effect of the NDIS on guardianship and financial administration orders

The DRC seeks to understand why substituted decision-making, such as guardianship or financial administration, does not seem to be used as a last resort.

News update

24/11/2022

Victorian guardianship and administration laws come under scrutiny from the Royal Commission

The DRC explored the barriers for people with disability in guardianship and administration proceedings and the impact of the decisions on them.

Disability Action Week, 26 November - 2 December 2022

News update

24/11/2022

Disability Action Week campaign encourages businesses to put people with disability on their recruitment radar

Disability Action Week, which runs 26 November to 2 December, recognises the contributions people with disability make to our families and communities, and to Queensland’s economy.