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22/05/2020

Member consultation on new draft Victorian Portable Long Service Scheme Regulations and Regulatory Impact Statement

As part of the review of the Long Service Benefits Portability Interim Regulations, the Victorian Government released Draft Regulations and a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation.

News update

22/05/2020

2020 Disability Support Awards Gala Dinner Cancelled

The 2020 WA Disability Support Awards Gala Dinner has been cancelled, however finalists and winners will be announced on the Disability Support Awards Facebook page from 22 until 28 June.

News update

22/05/2020

Federal Court confirms principles identified in 2018 casual worker decision

The recent Federal Court Workpac V Rossato decision has confirmed the principles of the Workpac v Skene decision in 2018.
Policy
News update

28/04/2020

Implementing the Victorian Care Facilities Directions (No 2) in disability residential settings – Your questions answered

The top 5 questions from the NDS Helpdesk regarding the implementation of the Victorian Care Facilities Directions (No 2)

News update

20/04/2020

Disability Act gazettal continues for Victorian residential services

Unless requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act 1996 can be upheld, re-gazetted Victorian group homes will continue to operate under the Disability Act 2006.

Policy News

1/04/2020

Victorian Government releases Skills Issues Paper, seeking submissions

Read the Issues Paper for the Review into Skills for Victoria’s Growing Economy, lodge a submission and complete the online survey.
Resources
Resources

Member Webinar: Coping with COVID-19 – Mindfulness with Meg Welchman

Wellness Webinar#4 | This NDS Member Exclusive COVID-19 series webcast focuses on wellness and features Meg Welchman of Purple Cords Press.

Resources

Discovering Customised Employment

Discover this person-centered approach to employment supports and services.

Resources

Webinar - COVID-19 pandemic: Prioritising the mental and physical health and well-being of people with disability

This is the fourth webinar in the COVID-19 series, presented by NDS - COVID-19 pandemic: Prioritising the mental and physical health and well-being of people with disability.
Events & Training
Online Event

Consumer Choice, Dignity and Risk

Location: National (Online)

Event start date: 25/05/2020 to 31/12/2020

This three-hour interactive workshop, will give you the confidence to support a client's dignity and life choices whilst successfully meeting accreditation standards and defending your duty of care as...

Online Event

NDS COVID-19 Fast Facts Briefings (Queensland)

Location: Online

Event start date: 26/05/2020 to 9/06/2020

In an effort to support providers in understanding the implications of COVID-19 we are bringing you a weekly sector briefing.

Online Event

Workforce in the Disability Sector National Virtual Conference 2020

Location: Online

Event start date: 28/05/2020

How will COVID-19 affect the sector going forward? What are the implications and how can we address them? Find out at the Workforce in the Disability Sector National Conference. Limited places. Register...