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News update

16/11/2018

New member webcasts on the Quality and Safeguarding Framework and NDIS Commission

NDS has produced a series of member only webcasts covering requirements and early insights of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.

News update

16/11/2018

New bilateral agreements increase Commonwealth control over NDIS costs

As State and Territory governments finish their transition to the NDIS and enter Full Scheme, they are signing new bilateral agreements with the Commonwealth.

News update

15/11/2018

Western Australia announces plans to develop State Disability Plan

National Disability Services WA welcomes the state government's decision to develop at State Disability Plan.

NDIS Quality and Safeguarding series: Incident Management and Reportable Incidents

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Member webcast: Incident Management and Reportable Incidents

This member-exclusive webcast covers Incident Management and Reportable Incidents.

News update

12/11/2018

NDS CEO Meeting: One week left!

There is only one week left until NDS’s flagship annual event. Register now to hear from both major political parties, the NDIA, and discuss research findings.

NDIS Quality and Safeguarding series: Provider registration

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Member webcast: Provider Registration

This member-exclusive webcast focuses on the registration requirements of NDIS providers.

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Member webcast: NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework and the NDIS Commission – An Overview

This member-exclusive webcast provides an overview of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework and the NDIS Commission.

Photo of Paul Cain smiling with text reading 'Vale Paul Cain: 8 November 2018'

News update

9/11/2018

Vale Paul Cain

NDS is saddened to learn of the death of Paul Cain. Much of Paul’s career was devoted to advocating for people with intellectual disability.

News update

7/11/2018

NDIA launches functional assessment pilot

The NDIA is piloting the use of functional impact assessment tools with participants aged over seven years with various diagnoses.

News update

7/11/2018

Register now for next week's North Sydney 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.

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News update

7/11/2018

$7M government funding announced to increase employment and recreational opportunities for people with disability

The Commonwealth and Western Australian Governments have announced $7M funding to increase employment and recreational opportunities for people with disability.

News update

7/11/2018

Modern Award four yearly review – Focus moves to SCHCADS award

The remaining matters put forward by employer groups and unions concerning the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services award will be finalised.

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News update

7/11/2018

Survey to assist transfer of supported accommodation services launched

KPMG has released a survey to gather details about the non-government sector which will assist in the transfer of supported accommodation services in SA.