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News update

5/10/2022

Working With Children (WWC) Amendments in WA

Changes to Working With Children Act include a new obligation to be placed on WWC cardholders to notify of relevant changes to their details.

News update

5/10/2022

Federal Budget Update

NDS’s new Director of Policy and Advocacy, Emily Forrest, updates members on the federal budget context and the key points in our budget submission.

News update

3/10/2022

Victorian consultations on child safety reporting and Disability Worker Commission Notification information session

Disability service providers are invited to attend upcoming sessions to provide feedback and receive information from Victorian regulators.
Policy
Resources
Resources

Complaints management in disability services

A good complaints management approach is key to safeguarding people with disability and a crucial building block in your organisational culture.

Resources

Tell us about the State of the Disability Sector

The State of the Disability Sector survey and Workforce Census is our major tool to capture your views on the state of disability policy and the operating environment.

Resources

Disability Jobs Connect

The Disability Jobs Connect program has been created to help people with a disability overcome the challenges of gaining employment and connect with potential employers who recognise the unique skills...
Events & Training
Online Event

Staff Retention in the Disability Sector Workshop

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 6/10/2022

NDS is partnering with SACS to present a two-hour online interactive workshop on the popular topic of why people leave their jobs and practice tips on how to reduce this in your workplace.

Scheduled Training

Right On Board: Governing and Managing for Human Rights, Quality and Safeguarding

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 6/10/2022 to 20/10/2022

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.

Special Event

WA Pre-Budget Submission Consultation

Location: Western Australia (online)

Event start date: 6/10/2022

NDS is inviting members to provide input into developing its pre-budget submission for 2023-24. We would value your insights, experiences and opinions about key issues to raise with the WA Government.

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Media releases

Media release

26/09/2022

NDS welcomes new leadership of the National Disability Insurance Agency

NDS welcomes the new leadership of the National Disability Insurance Agency announced today by the Minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten.

Media release

10/08/2022

New job platform to address low employment rates of people with disability

An innovative online job-matching platform that aims to link jobseekers with disability and progressive employers has been launched by Disability Services Minister Hon. Don Punch MLA.

Media release

9/08/2022

New report shows critical need for allied health workers, as wait lists grow across the country

A new report has revealed alarming shortages and increasing staff turnover rates of allied health workers across the country, which could put people with disability at risk.

Media release

22/06/2022

Worth the Wait - A Welcome Recognition of Provider Costs

NDS has warmly welcomed the announcement of the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, including a 9 per cent increase in prices and an additional $514 million in funding for registered providers.