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News update
15/07/2019

NDIS full-scheme agreement signed by Queensland and Commonwealth Governments

An NDIS full-scheme agreement has now been signed by the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments, taking effect from 1 July 2020.
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News update
12/07/2019

Vale Dr Philip Deschamp

NDS is deeply saddened to hear that Dr Philip Deschamp passed away on Thursday, 11 July.
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Media release
11/07/2019

Peak body welcomes reduced wait times for NDIS supports for children

NDS welcomes an October deadline from the Government to implement a reduced wait time for children accessing early intervention supports through NDIS.
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Blog
9/07/2019

Fiona's Focus: SDP team and plans

In the first 'Fiona's Focus', recently-appointed NDS Victorian State Manager Fiona Still introduces the SDP team and shares what is ahead for the project.
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News update
8/07/2019

NDS launches Project ECHO research initiative in Tasmania: Get involved!

NDS is proud to launch this critical research initiative, which will identify gaps, priorities and opportunities in the sector. We seek your input.
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News update
8/07/2019

New resources for NSW providers now available

NDS’s Sector Support Team has developed three new free companion resources for NDIS providers in New South Wales.
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Policy News
5/07/2019

SDA Update and Overview Resource

NDS has released an overview for SDA Providers of the complex regulatory environment and invites members to join an online SDA reference group.
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4/07/2019

Robert Fitzgerald AM appointed as NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner

NDS welcomes the appointment of Mr Robert Fitzgerald AM as NSW's first Ageing and Disability Commissioner.
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News update
3/07/2019

Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices transitional arrangements announced

The Department of Health and Human Services has released information outlining changes to regulation of behaviour support and restrictive practices in Victoria.
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News update
3/07/2019

NDS welcomes new Victorian State Manager Fiona Still

National Disability Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Still as Victorian State Manager. Fiona comes from the Sector Engagement Team.
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News update
2/07/2019

Additional Pricing Information including on Assistive Technology

The NDIA has confirmed participants who use attendant care or social and community participant supports have had their packages indexed, including for the TTP.
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News update
1/07/2019

Excellence in employment celebrated at Disability at Work Summit

NDS would like to extend its warm congratulations to the Disability Employment Excellence Awards winners!
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News update
1/07/2019

New arrangements for how NDIS and health services will work together

Ministers have agreed on substantial changes to how NDIS participants with regular and ongoing disability-related health supports will be provided and funded.
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News update
1/07/2019

Updated Price Summary reflects new group prices

Most significant changes involve the prices for group supports, resulting from the Agency reverting to how it calculated group supports in last year's Guide.

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