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CEO update

31/03/2023

CEO Update: NDS launches new report on funding for community-based programs

NDS releases a new research report, report back on our meeting with Minister Shorten, and we seek your input to respond to the Pricing Review.

News update

30/03/2023

Disability enterprises encouraged to bid for goods and services for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Local Jobs First policies favour Victorian social enterprises for hundreds of listed goods and services at the games.

News

30/03/2023

West Australians celebrated for excellence in supporting people with disability

In Perth on 24 March, the WA Disability Support Awards 2023 recognised exceptional people doing exceptional work.
Policy
Resources
Resources

Jobs Guarantee Factsheet

Are you an employer in the Disability Services sector? You may be eligible for job matching or funded support to employ key qualified staff.

Resources

Entry to Care Roles, Local Jobs Program

Entry to Care Roles is a DEWR-funded program to train and coach job seekers in entry level roles in the disability sector and attract suitable workers.

Resources

Tasmanian Healthy Eating Project: Cooking videos

Funded by the Healthy Tasmania Fund, these videos were created for people with disability and their supports to equip them with the skills and knowledge to improve healthy eating.
Events & Training
Special Event

What becomes possible if we build our capacity for meaningful collaboration?

Location: Queensland

Event start date: 4/04/2023

National Disability Services (NDS) in Queensland is working to support organisations to engage and connect in the face of increasing competition and operational pressures, to collaborate and co-design...

Sector Meeting

Day Services Network meeting

Location: Victoria and Tasmania (online)

Event start date: 4/04/2023

NDS invites disability services providers to attend Day Services network meetings to regularly discuss issues and concerns, and share strategies.

Online Event

Session with NDIA on new CALD Strategy

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 4/04/2023

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is co-designing a new Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) Strategy.

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 Mambourin Enterprises Ltd

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

Mark Jessop, Chair of Tas Division and CEO of Nexus Inc.

Hayley Dean

Hayley Dean, Chair of Vic 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

Joan Mckenna Kerr

Joan McKenna Kerr, Chair of WA Division and CEO of the Autism Association of Western Australia

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