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Workforce Census

The NDS Workforce Census data collection is a unique resource for the disability sector.

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Pitcher Partners financial advice service

This advisory service provides a complimentary 10 minute response to non entity specific questions on any finance-related matter.

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Discussion paper on future of supported employment

The Australian government released this discussion paper in December 2017.

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News update
7/06/2023

Child and Youth Safe Organisation Bill passes state parliament

From 2024, a new framework sets care and safety standards for organisations working with children and young people.
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Sector Meeting

Victorian Workforce Network

These meetings are open to those that are interested in workforce issues and solutions in the disability sector.
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News update
5/06/2023

Reminder that Fair Work Legislation Amendment changes come in this week

We summarise the changes from the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2022 that come into effect from Tuesday 6 June.
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Sector Meeting

Behaviour Support Practitioners Community of Practice

Behaviour support providers from around Australia are welcome to join NDS’s BSP CoP - a place to connect with colleagues to discuss common issues, NDIS requirements, share resources and PD opportunities.
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News update
25/05/2023

No new disability funding in Tasmanian Budget

The 2023–24 Budget sees continued funding for initiatives announced last year, but nothing in the way of new funding for the disability sector.
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News update
24/05/2023

Modest range of disability initiatives in Victorian 2023–24 budget

While COVID debt recovery and election commitments dominate the Victorian budget, there’s funding for some disability-related initiatives.
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Online Event

SA Workforce Network Meeting

We will share the latest funding application that NDS have submitted to boost workforce in SA.
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Resources

Member webinar: Budget Briefing with Laurie Leigh

Resource Summary: NDS Chief Executive Officer Laurie Leigh gives expert analysis on what this year’s Federal Budget holds for the disability sector.
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Webinar

Queensland Fast Facts Live

The half-hour format is a great way to hear about a diverse range of things impacting and influencing our sector.
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Policy library
22/05/2023

NDS Submission: Own motion inquiry into platform providers operating in the NDIS market

NDS has made a submission into the Own Motion Inquiry into Platform Providers Operating in the NDIS Market.
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