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News update

17/06/2019

Visit the NDIS in Practice website now!

Head over to the new NDIS in Practice website to discover a range of online tools and resources especially for disability service providers.

News update

17/06/2019

NDIS Commission releases new resources on registration renewals from 1 July

The NDIS Commission has released updated and reformatted resources for providers transitioning into the new quality and safeguarding arrangements from 1 July.

News update

14/06/2019

Systemic advocacy projects seeking input in WA

NDS is working with its partners in the Disability Coalition and others to address key systemic barriers affecting people with disability.
Policy
Policy News

7/06/2019

NDS calls for delay of Portable Long Service Scheme for community services sector

In its submission to government, NDS argues that the continuing confusion around the Portable Long Service Scheme means a delay is necessary.

Policy News

6/05/2019

Portable Long Service Scheme to cover all disability services

Draft regulations for the scheme, which originally excluded NDIS-funded activity, include all disability services from 1 January 2020.

Policy News

12/03/2019

NDS State Budget Submission 2019-20 focuses on sustainability and community

NDS’ submission identifies two priorities: to support a sustainable, innovative disability sector; and to continue to build an inclusive Victorian community.
Resources
Resources

Practical guides to the NDIS

Welcome to the NDIS Resource Library. Here you can explore key NDIS operational requirements and get access to practical guides to support disability service providers operating under the NDIS. The...

Resources

Workforce Resources

With the shift to personalised funding for disability supports, the introduction of the NDIS is placing significant pressure on service delivery to be more customer-centric than ever before. Lean NDIS...

Resources

NDS’s NDIS Sector Development Podcast

In each episode of the podcast, NDS will be joined by special guests, discussing pertinent NDIS operational topics to inspire change for your organisation and its customers.
Events & Training
Training Course (short)

Wodonga Grant Designs Workshop

Location: Wodonga

Event start date: 18/06/2019

This workshop helps to design projects in a way that will lead to strong disability workforce innovation and development proposals that meet the requirements of funders.

Special Event

Mildura Jobs Fair: Careers in Disability

Location: Mildura

Event start date: 19/06/2019

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with disability service providers with job seekers and students!

Conference

Disability at Work Summit 2019

Location: Hilton, Adelaide

Event start date: 20/06/2019 to 21/06/2019

NDS’s employment summit will take a targeted approach to the essential issues in employment in two separate days - one focusing on open employment and one on supported employment.

One day seminars

One Day Seminar

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One Day Seminar

Defensible Documentation for Disability Support Staff

Location: national

Event start date: 28/02/2019-2/07/2019

Learn the leading method to document progress notes professionally, legally and competently.

One Day Seminar

One Day Seminar

NDS OHS Advisory Group

Location: Parkville

Event start date: 6/02/2019-30/10/2019

These meetings aim to share latest developments in the OHS space, hear members' views on developments and stimulate conversation and sharing of knowledge amongst members.