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News update

24/09/2021

RC considers secure care houses in WA and NT

Witnesses included departmental representatives and First Nations leaders.

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NDS in WA 2020/21 Year in Review

Through a range of initiatives during 2020/21 NDS has supported our members, strengthened the WA disability services sector and delivered better outcomes for people with disability across Western Australia.

News update

24/09/2021

NDS in WA 2020-21 Year in Review

NDS is pleased to release its WA 2020-21 Year in Review highlighting our work to support members, strengthen the sector and deliver better outcomes for people with disability.

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News

24/09/2021

NDIA launches Home and Living Demonstration Projects initiative

The NDIA invites SIL providers to attend an information session on submitting an application to deliver a project “focussed on building better practice in SIL”.

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News update

23/09/2021

Important: Australian Government COVID-19 vaccination webinar, Tuesday 28 Sept

The Australian Government with NDS invite provider CEOs and senior operational managers to an important webinar on arrangements to support people with disability to receive the vaccine.

News update

23/09/2021

NDS proposes new direction for DES from mid-2023

Following consultation with the National Committee on Open Employment and an initial review by the NDS Board, we are seeking feedback from members on our paper on a proposed new DES model for 2023.

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News update

23/09/2021

Request for Proposal for New Employment Services opens

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has released a Request for Proposal from providers to deliver services under the New Employment Services Model.

News update

22/09/2021

RC considers First Nations children in WA secure care and foster care

Evidence was heard from the WA Department, foster carers and legal aid.

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News update

22/09/2021

Anticipated release of new emergency management practice standards

New practice standards for emergency management are anticipated. NDS has a wide range of resources to help members plan for lockdowns, outbreaks, and natural disasters.

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News update

22/09/2021

VIC COVID-19 Update: Restrictions eased for Ballarat, Pt Lonsdale

The Victorian Government has announced the lockdown in the City of Ballarat and Point Lonsdale areas of the City of Greater Geelong, will lift from 11:59pm 22 September.