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28/02/2020

DRC hears from NDIS Commission, government departments and advocates

The Commission explored policies and their implementation, reporting incidents, and mental illness.

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28/02/2020

NDS National Committees - calling for nominations

Members are advised that the NDS Board has agreed a new process for members to nominate for 9 National Committees of the Board.

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27/02/2020

A night not to be missed - 2020 WA Disability Support Awards

NDS is excited to announce that tickets for the 2020 WA Disability Support Awards are now available to purchase!

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26/02/2020

Early-bird registrations open - Queensland Conference 2020: Futures in Disability

Early-bird registrations are now open for the Queensland Conference 2020: Futures in Disability

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26/02/2020

DRC hears about deaths, interface between health and disability

Themes included complexity at the interface, devaluing of people and variation in service quality.

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25/02/2020

Greater flexibility in use of funding for transport

The NDIS has announced changes allowing participants to use funds more flexibly for transport.

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25/02/2020

DRC turns to dental health, First Nations people and advocates

Themes included oral health, intersectionality and need for concrete targets.

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21/02/2020

DRC hears from more parents and people with disability

Themes included devaluing of people with disability, sub-standard health care and lack of choice.

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20/02/2020

Commonwealth opens grant round for Disability Employment Continuity of Support

The Commonwealth has released details of a grant application round for organisations seeking funding to provide Disability Employment Continuity of Support.

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19/02/2020

Recent Victorian submissions, Workforce Longitudinal study results, and opportunities for NDS engagement

Recent submissions on the 2020-21 Victorian Budget and Worker Registration Scheme. Members are encouraged to consider joining one of our active Member Groups.

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18/02/2020

NDIS workforce is the subject of a new inquiry

As part of its remit to inquire into the implementation, performance and governance of the NDIS, the JSC is turning its attention to the workforce

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18/02/2020

DRC begins hearing on health care for people with cognitive disability

People with cognitive disability, advocates and a parent gave evidence at the first day of the Sydney hearing.

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13/02/2020

What Matters Most to our Sector? Find out at the NSW Conference.

Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and register for the conference now!

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13/02/2020

Royal Commission News | Edition 13

This edition covers the latest news on the Disability Royal Commission, events and resources for providers and a recent DRC related helpdesk question answered.

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