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News update

26/05/2020

DRC releases restrictive practices issues paper

The paper considers how restrictive practices can be prevented and avoided, and their use in various settings.

Resources

Member Webinar: Risk Management and COVID-19 - The Road to Recovery

Wellness Webinar #6. This NDS member-only webinar, you will learn and reflect on your response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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News update

22/05/2020

Member consultation on new draft Victorian Portable Long Service Scheme Regulations and Regulatory Impact Statement

As part of the review of the Long Service Benefits Portability Interim Regulations, the Victorian Government released Draft Regulations and a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation.

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News update

22/05/2020

2020 Disability Support Awards Gala Dinner Cancelled

The 2020 WA Disability Support Awards Gala Dinner has been cancelled, however finalists and winners will be announced on the Disability Support Awards Facebook page from 22 until 28 June.

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News update

22/05/2020

Federal Court confirms principles identified in 2018 casual worker decision

The recent Federal Court Workpac V Rossato decision has confirmed the principles of the Workpac v Skene decision in 2018.

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News update

21/05/2020

More time for transition to NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission in WA

The WA Minister for Disability Services has announced that the commencement date for the transfer to the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission is to be deferred from 1 July to 1 December 2020.

Media release

21/05/2020

NDS Media Statement: Ongoing support for NDIS participants during coronavirus pandemic

An ABC report has outlined instances where people with disability who are being supported under the NDIS have experienced changes to their services as a result of COVID-19.