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Disability at Work 2018

Explore 'the next frontier' in disability employment at Disability at Work 2018.

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Discussion paper on future of supported employment

The Australian government released this discussion paper in December 2017.

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News update
19/11/2020

Commonwealth opens grant round for Disability Employment Continuity of Support Clients

Grant submissions are invited from organisations funded under the Disability Employment Assistance Program to support clients ineligible for the NDIS to participate in and retain employment.
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News update
18/11/2020

NDIA releases updated suite of employment resources

The NDIA has released an updated suite of employment support related resources for participants and providers; the 30 September Quarterly Report is also available now.
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News update
2/11/2020

Comment sought on draft Industry Vision for the supported employment sector

NDS, in consultation with the Board and the National Committee on Supported Employment, has developed a draft Industry Vision for the supported employment sector.
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News update
21/10/2020

FWC confirms deferral of superannuation increase for supported employees

The Fair Work Commission has confirmed that the superannuation increase for employees with disability covered by the SES Award is deferred until 1 January 2021.
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News update
8/10/2020

Commonwealth Government announces the Modern Manufacturing Initiative and National Manufacturing Priorities

The Commonwealth Government's newly announced Modern Manufacturing Initiative and National Manufacturing Priorities may interest members operating Disability Enterprises.
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News update
7/10/2020

Government announces changes to DES eligibility

From 1 July 2021 job seekers capable of working 30 hours or more per week, or who do not receive income support or pension payments will be ineligible for DES.
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News update
7/10/2020

FWC defers supported employee superannuation contribution increase

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has provisionally deferred an increase in the rate of supported employee superannuation contributions until 1 January 2021.
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News update
2/10/2020

Containers For Change scheme to boost jobs for people with disability

NDS welcomes the WA State Government’s Containers For Change scheme which is expected to play an important role in creating meaningful employment for people with disability.
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News update
21/09/2020

Seeking feedback on the Victorian Inquiry into access to TAFE for learners with disability

NDS is seeking feedback on how to improve access to TAFE for learners with disability to inform our submission.
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News update
7/09/2020

Disability at Work virtual conference early bird registrations closing soon!

Early Bird registrations for the Disability at Work and Workability International Conference close September 11 – don’t miss out.