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News update

20/09/2021

RC hears accusations of child sexual abuse

The present hearing is focusing on First Nations children in out-of-home-care via a number of case studies.

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News update

20/09/2021

Vic COVID-19 Update: Three new regional LGAs under lockdown restrictions

The City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, and Mitchell Shire are required to implement the same restrictions as Melbourne and the City of Ballarat from Monday, 20 September.

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News update

17/09/2021

Support for ACT disability workers in isolation, quarantine, or awaiting test results

ACT disability support workers can claim financial supports to assist them when in isolation, quarantine or awaiting test results.

News update

16/09/2021

Vic COVID-19 Update: Changes to Melbourne and Ballarat and lockdown restrictions

Restrictions are easing for metropolitan Melbourne and the City of Ballarat from midnight Friday, 17 September.

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News update

16/09/2021

NT plan released for managing COVID-19 at stage 3

The Northern Territory’s plan for managing COVID-19 once there is 80 per cent full vaccination among people aged 16-plus has been released.

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News update

15/09/2021

Early Tender Advice – WA State Disability Strategy Innovation Fund

The WA Government is calling for innovative ideas to increase employment opportunities and independence, at home and in the community, for people with disability.

In the media

14/09/2021

Local Examiner: 'People see value in me'

Last year Jordan Smith started his own microbusiness offering cleaning and garden services to his local community.

Blog

14/09/2021

Q-Insights: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination: If, when and how we'll manage

At the recent roundtable for Queensland disability service providers, we heard the complex issues providers are facing on the topic of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.

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News update

13/09/2021

ACT social media program to promote COVID vaccinations kicks off

NDS invites all ‘Capital Catch-Up’ disability support providers in the ACT to get behind the vaccination push by posting pictures of everyday 'vaccination heroes' on their social media.

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News update

13/09/2021

NDS Annual Market Survey and Workforce Census – extended to Friday

NDS’s Annual Market Survey and Workforce Census closing dates have been extended to Friday. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to a truly representative picture of the sector.