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21/09/2023

Early bird registrations open for NDS in WA’s Lunch in Celebration of IDPwD

Lunch in Perth joins celebrations to recognise and value the contributions of people with disability and the diversity of our global community.

News update

21/09/2023

Webinar to empower the voice of disability providers in the media

Online event will explore effective strategies to develop media stories and an authentic media presence.

News update

21/09/2023

University research shows the benefits of capacity-building

Evaluation by Flinders University and UNSW researchers shows capacity-building leads to empowerment and more inclusive lives for people with disability.
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Resources
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...

Resources

NDS Member Exclusive DRC Webinar: Client experience and meaningful engagement for design

This member exclusive webinar on Client experience and meaningful engagement for design, focuses on Yooralla’s experiences and how the lessons they learnt are being put into practice.

Resources

National Disability Awards Nominees

The National Disability Awards recognise workers, teams and organisations who show excellence, passion, vision and commitment to supporting people with disability.
Events & Training
Sector Meeting

NDS OHS Advisory Group

Location: Victoria (online)

Event start date: 26/09/2023

NDS OHS Advisory Group meetings are open to NDS members and associates interested in occupational health and safety issues and solutions in the disability sector.

Scheduled Training

Right on Board – Practice Governance for Disability Service Providers: Governing and Managing for Human Rights, Quality and Safeguarding - Online Series

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 26/09/2023 to 10/10/2023

Right on Board answers the need as highlighted by the Disability Royal Commission for greater awareness of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Scheduled Training

The Heart of Courageous Leadership - Adelaide

Location: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Adelaide, South Australia

Event start date: 27/09/2023

NDS is partnering with leadership expert, Maria Brett, to provide leadership development for leaders at all levels in the Disability Sector in South Australia.

Useful links and numbers

COVIDSafe App

Symptom Checker

Disability Information Helpline
1800 643 787 M-F
8:00am to 8:00pm (AEST)

Coronavirus Health
Information Line
1800 020 080

Beyond Blue Coronavirus
mental wellbeing support service
1800 512 348

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COVID-19 Hub Home Member only resources Toolkit COVID-19 Vaccine Workplace & Business advice

NDS's Coronavirus hub is a collection of resources, information and advice from across Australian governments, agencies and our members. We urge all providers to stay abreast of information, noting that advice may change as COVID-19 continues to evolve.

This information should be considered in the context of any formal advice given through the Government Health Authorities. Each organisation will need an individualised response that reflects the risks, size and types of supports they provide.

Current Status

Keep up to date on the current status of the Australian Government response to COVID-19 or check you state or territory government for current guidance. A list of state and territory government weblinks have been included in the COVID-19 Risk Management section of the Toolkit.