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News update

3/10/2023

NDS risk registers - an essential tool for service providers

NDS has developed several Excel registers to help service providers keep track of risks, incidents and complaints.

2/10/2023

NDS Submission: NDIS Pricing and Payments Reform - NDIS Review

NDIS Review Pricing and Payments Reform - summary of research findings and outcomes

Media release

29/09/2023

Disability services peak body welcomes Royal Commission report

NDS welcomes the Royal Commission report. We are ready and willing to play a role in reforms and believe providers have a valuable contribution to make.
Policy
Resources
Resources

Risk, Incidents and Complaints Management Resources

These resources support providers to understand and meet standards and drive continuous quality improvement to raise both the standard and safety of service delivery to NDIS Participants.

Resources

PACE: Frequently asked questions

The NDIA has provided answers to questions raised in our recent member webinars on PACE and the upcoming rollout.

Resources

Victorian Mental Health Services

Department of Health and Aged Care website‘Supported Decision-Making in Victoria’The mental health navigation guide is for disability providers and workers and has been collated to guide navigation...
Events & Training
Online Event

Round table: Quality Use of Medications and Medication Standards in the Disability Sector

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 4/10/2023

The NDS Quality Use of Medications in the Disability Sector, a Round Table will bring together disability services providers and health professionals from across Australia for a forum to discuss medication...

Scheduled Training

Setting up Buddy Programs for Organisations

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 4/10/2023

A guide to successfully creating a framework for Buddy shifts to support successful staff orientation.

Webinar

Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991: An overview

Location: Queensland (online)

Event start date: 5/10/2023

Join Claudia Diaz Amayo, Project Officer, Engagement and Corporate Services from the Queensland Human Rights Commission to learn about what is covered by the Act, when and where discrimination is unlawful...

NDS is governed by a national board which includes the elected chair from each state and territory, as well as representatives elected directly by members.

President

Rohan Braddy

Rohan Braddy, Elected Member and CEO of Gateways Support Services

Vice-President

Julie Waylen

Julie Waylen, Elected Member and CEO of Diversity South Inc

Directors

Cassie Atchison

Cassie Atchison, Elected Member and CEO of Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service

Warwick Cavanagh

Warwick Cavanagh, Elected Member and CEO of Bayley House

Mark Jessop

Nigel Hill, Chair of the Tasmanian Division and CEO of Multicap Tasmania

Hayley Dean

Hayley Dean, Chair of Victorian Division and CEO of Melba Support Service

Melanie Kiely

Melanie Kiely, Elected Member and CEO of MSWA

Mark Kulinski

Mark Kulinski, Chair of SA Division and CEO of Community Living Australia

Lawson Broad

Lawson Broad, Chair of NT Division and CEO of Sommerville Community Services

Philip Petrie

Philip Petrie, Chair of NSW Division and CEO of Allevia Limited

Elizabeth Sutton

Elizabeth Sutton, Chair of QLD Division and CEO of Ingham Disability Support Services

Eric Thuvette

Eric Thauvette OAM, Chair of ACT Division and CEO of Hartley Lifecare

Justin O Meara Smith

Justin O'Meara Smith, Chair of WA Division and CEO of Interchange Inc