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News update

1/12/2020

ThinkSupport Campaign to attract younger workers to WA’s disability sector commences

Twenty-five per cent of people with disability in the NDIS are aged 25 years or younger and thousands of disability support workers are still needed to meet NDIS demand.

News

30/11/2020

Helpdesk Top 5: November 2020

The NDS Helpdesk team have chosen the top five questions and responses.

News

30/11/2020

Victorian COVID-19 hub Top Questions: November 2020

The NDS Safer and Stronger team receive questions from Victorian disability service providers - these are the top questions and answers.
Policy
Policy News

5/06/2020

NDS submission: Review of Skills for Victoria's Growing Economy

NDS calls for greater coordination of workforce training initiatives, improved training quality and more support for people with disabilities to gain employment.

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.
Resources
Resources

Safer and Stronger - COVID-19 Experiences

A collection of presentations from providers and other professionals reflecting on experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and providing information relevant to a range of disability services.

Resources

International Day of People with Disability - Stories in WA

To mark International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) this year, NDS, supported by the Department of Communities, is excited to share five stories highlighting the achievements and contributions...

Resources

Safer and Stronger Board webinar series

This webinar series focuses on organisational issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic for board members
Events & Training
Online Event

Health and Safety Representatives Community of Practice

Location: Victoria (online)

Event start date: 2/12/2020

NDS, in partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, is commencing a Community of Practice for Health and Safety Representatives at disability service organisations.

Sector Meeting

ACT Disability Sector Forum

Location: Woden, ACT

Event start date: 2/12/2020

Registrations are now open for our last ACT Disability Sector Forum for 2020. These forums provide a unique opportunity for providers across the ACT to come together to discuss issues related to the...

Webinar

Fast Facts

Location: Queensland (Online)

Event start date: 4/12/2020 to 18/12/2020

The half hour format is a great way to hear about a diverse range of things impacting and influencing our sector. Links to detailed information will be provided in “chat” during the session and...

Webinars