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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
4/01/2021

NDS responds to DES Draft Industry Information Paper

Following extensive consultation with the National Committee and our members, NDS has submitted our response to the Draft Industry Information Paper making a number of recommendations.
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NSW Open Employment Subcommittee Meeting

NDS members are invited to register for 2021 meetings of the NSW Open Employment Subcommittee.
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NDS Committee Meeting

WA Employment Sub-Committee

2021 dates for WA's Employment Sub-Committee have been released offering both face-toface and online options.
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News update
4/12/2020

New Australian Public Service Disability Employment Strategy targets 7%

The new Australian Public Service Disability Employment Strategy has been released, including a goal to increase employment of people with disability from 3.7 per cent to 7 per cent by 2025.
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News update
30/11/2020

NDIS Worker Screening to commence February 2021 in WA

The NDIS (Worker Screening) Bill, passed through the Western Australian Parliament provides a new screening process for NDIS workers that will begin on 1 February 2021.
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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.