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News update
11/06/2021

New Social Services regulatory reform for Victorian funded providers

NDS members receiving Victorian government funding, including those supporting people with disabilities who are not NDIS funded, are invited to attend an information session on reform changes.
Reads: Royal Commission Hearing Summary
News update
11/06/2021

RC questions SA Chief Executive on incident response

Themes included case management, feedback processes and transparency.
Reads: COVID-19 News Update
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11/06/2021

Victorian storms and vaccination information

Vic Emergency has information that providers impacted by the storms in Victoria may find useful.  Where to find Vaccination information in one handy place.
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11/06/2021

Consultation on SA restrictive practices regulations now open

South Australian Government’s Department of Human Services is seeking feedback on the Disability Inclusion (Restrictive Practices—NDIS) Regulations 2021.
Reads: COVID-19 News Update
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10/06/2021

Vic COVID-19 Update: Restrictions ease from tonight

The Victorian Government has announced new restrictions in Melbourne and regional Victoria from 11.59pm Thursday, 10 June.
Reads: Royal Commission Hearing Summary
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10/06/2021

RC examines NDIS Commission’s response to Robertson Report

Themes included identifying vulnerability, safeguarding gaps and NDIS transition.
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9/06/2021

RC considers NDIA’s approach to vulnerability

Themes included auditing, conflict of interest and responsibility.
Reads: Royal Commission Hearing Summary
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8/06/2021

RC hears of ‘air of neglect’ at disability accommodation

Themes included physical and financial abuse, and incident reporting mechanisms.
Reads: COVID-19 News Update
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8/06/2021

COVID vaccine now open to all NDIS participants, support workers and carers over 16

Minister for the NDIS, Linda Reynolds, has announced that eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination has been extended.
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8/06/2021

Fair Work Commission releases updated timetable for SES Award wages structure

The FWC has released an updated timetable for implementing their proposed wages structure for the SES Award. A final hearing to discuss progress will be held 13-17 December 2021.
Reads: Royal Commission Hearing Summary
News update
7/06/2021

RC hears of letter threatening abuse and violence

Themes included lack of communication, organisational culture and system reform.
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7/06/2021

NDS submission: Victorian State Disability Plan (2021-2025)

NDS recently provided a submission to inform the development of the State Disability Plan (2021-2025) in Victoria.
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7/06/2021

Q-Insights: IR to join the list of changes facing Queensland providers

Amid a year of vaccination rollouts, new worker screening processes and operational guideline changes, providers will need to add the results of a four-yearly review of the SCHADS Award to their to-do...
Reads: COVID-19 News Update
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4/06/2021

Accessing COVID-19 supports and the Thomastown vaccination hub

The Agency has released details about how to claim for recently announced COVID-19 supports and booking details for the Thomastown hub are now available.

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