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Media release
26/04/2018

Government must confirm how they will pay for the NDIS

News overnight confirms the Federal Government’s intention to scrap the additional 0.5% increase in the Medicare levy to fully fund the NDIS.
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News update
26/04/2018

Market stewardship must be a high priority for the NDIS

The lack of market stewardship is a large risk for the NDIS, says NDS in its response to the Independent Pricing Review (IPR).
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News update
24/04/2018

ACT Legislative Assembly Committee to hold hearings on NDIS implementation

The Housing, Ageing and Community Services Standing Committee is moving to the hearings stage of its inquiry and has published most of the submissions.
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News update
23/04/2018

NDS Boards Summit... What's on the Agenda?

The NDS Boards Summit 2018 agenda has been released, announcing a range of future-focused sessions, exciting speakers, and critical information about the NDIS.
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News update
20/04/2018

Pro Bono Salary Survey 2018 available to NDS members for half price

The 2018 Pro Bono Salary Survey is the largest dataset of its kind, tailored to the not-for-profit sector. NDS members can access the survey for half price.
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News update
19/04/2018

Access Changing Places public facilities with Companion Card

NDS has launched a free offer of Master Locksmiths Association Keys to all WA Companion Card holders to unlock a national network of toilet facilities.
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News update
19/04/2018

WA Supporting Communities Forum releases inaugural meeting communique

NDS WA State Manager Julie Waylen is a member of the State Government's Supporting Communities Forum. A communique has been issued following the inaugural meet.
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News update
17/04/2018

FWC rejects wage-setting bid from unions and advocates and proposes new method

The FWC has delivered an interim decision in the SES Award Review which would see wages in Disability Enterprises determined by a new method.
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Pro Bono Salary Survey: 50% member discount

NDS has negotiated a 50% discount for our members on the 2018 Pro Bono Salary Survey.
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News update
13/04/2018

Benchmarking Summary Report released and registration for Collection 2 now open

Registration to participate in Collection 2 of the National Disability Service Providers Benchmarking Survey has opened.
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News update
12/04/2018

NDS working with DHHS and members to develop Collaboration Agreements

A Collaboration Agreement defines the roles and responsibilities between SDA and SIL providers, in order for providers to comply with the Disability Act 2006.
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News update
12/04/2018

NDIS resources for health services

Explore resources available to health professionals to support their understanding of the NDIS.
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News update
12/04/2018

Communities of Practice highlight: ICT and Systems

A recent ICT and Systems Community of Practice meeting included lively discussion on transitioning to cloud-based systems and recruitment.
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News update
12/04/2018

NDS seeks member input on proposed Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry regulations

The regulations consider driver accreditation, safety requirements, consumer protections, and operational requirements. Deadline for submissions is 27 April.

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