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News update
24/05/2018

NDIS needs transport solutions

There is growing concern about the sustainability of transport assistance as the NDIS rolls out. NDS has developed a policy paper on this issue.
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News update
21/05/2018

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Rules released

New Rules tabled in federal parliament outline requirements for providers under the new NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
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News update
25/05/2018

Dream jobs and drag cars: Colin’s success with Customised Employment

Colin loves cars. And now he gets to work them, thanks to his Customised Employment approach to finding his dream job!
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News update
22/05/2018

Considering organisational partnerships or strategic restructuring? Access new resources

NDS is pleased to announce the release of a suite of resources for disability service providers considering collaboration or strategic restructuring.
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News update
21/05/2018

DSS funding agreement with Disability Enterprises to be extended

The Disability Employment Assistance (DEA) funding agreement for disability enterprises will be extended from 1 July 2018.
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News update
21/05/2018

Get in touch with NDS Consulting

NDS Consulting is a specialised consulting service aimed at providing disability service providers with practical tools and advice on their biggest challenges.
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News update
17/05/2018

Micro-enterprise spotlight throughout Western Australia

People with disability are paving the way to increasing economic and social participation through micro-enterprises, with support provided by the NDIS.
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In the media
16/05/2018

ABC The World Today: Ombudsman report stresses crucial changes for NDIS

An ABC radio report outlines the Commonwealth Ombudsman report released today, with 23 recommendations for action to improve NDIS processes amid a backlog of plan reviews. NDS Chief Executive Ken Baker...
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News update
16/05/2018

Communities of Practice highlight: Finance

The recent Finance CoP meeting explored topics including corporate overheads and the Long Service Benefits Portability Bill
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News update
16/05/2018

Backlog of reviews shows a system under stress

A new report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman details the long delays many participants experience when seeking a review of their NDIS supports.
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News update
16/05/2018

Geoff Holden joins NDS WA team

We are pleased to announce that Geoff Holden has joined the NDS WA team as Manager of Sector Capability and Stewardship. Geoff is very well-known in the sector.
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Member webinar: Budget Briefing with Ken Baker

NDS Chief Executive Ken Baker gives expert analysis on what this year’s Federal Budget holds for the NDIS and disability employment.
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News update
15/05/2018

Providers urged to seek extension to sign leases for NSW State Government Properties under Deed of License or CHP Lease

NDS is seeking clarification as the deadline approaches for accommodation providers to sign leases on Government Properties under deed of license or CHP Lease.
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News update
15/05/2018

Helpdesk Top 5 - May 2018

May question topics include daily living shift rates and irregular supports. Our question to you is what would you like from the new helpdesk?

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