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2/12/2022

Current complaint mechanisms for abuse fail people with disability

A Disability Royal Commission report says complaint mechanisms and reporting pathways for violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation are often ineffective.

News update

2/12/2022

NDS Releases NSW Election Platform

NDS has released their platform for the NSW state election, calling for commitments to progress genuine inclusion for people with a disability in NSW.

News update

2/12/2022

NDS celebrates 25 members for reaching 20, 30, 40 and 50 years of continued membership

Last week, the outstanding commitment, loyalty and community contributions of 25 organisations were celebrated with 2022 NDS Membership Recognition Awards.
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Resources
Resources

Workforce Development Project Tasmania

The project is in response to a projected shortage of 4,000 workers that will be required by 2024, across the Community Services Industry in Tasmania.

Resources

Kenneth Jenkins Oration 2022: ‘The Question of Perspective’ Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM

On Monday 28 November, Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM presented the Kenneth Jenkins Oration at the CEOs' Meeting 2022.

Resources

International Day of People with Disability - Stories in WA 2022

To mark IDPwD, NDS supported by the Department of Communities is excited to share stories highlighting the contributions of Western Australians with disability.
Events & Training
Special Event

NDS WA Lunch in Celebration of International Day of People with Disability

Location: Western Australia

Event start date: 2/12/2022

Back due to popular demand! The theme of this year’s lunch is ‘Leading the Change for improved opportunities and advancement of people with disability’, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

NDS Member Meeting

DSOA Discussion and Networking Meeting

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 2/12/2022

Event summary: Opportunity for DSOA providers to share their experience, discuss opportunities, share concerns and input into NDS advocacy

NDS Member Meeting

National Quality and Safeguarding Community of Practice

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 5/12/2022

NDS invites members to join the National Quality and Safeguarding CoP, a peer-led forum covering all areas of providing quality safe services for people with a disability.

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Media releases

Media release

28/11/2022

State of the Disability Sector survey – growing number of providers predicting losses, looking to NDIS Review for improved conditions

NDS’s 2022 survey has revealed a concerning economic outlook for the nation's disability sector, however providers were more optimistic on NDIS reforms.

Media release

18/10/2022

“Time to get it right”: Peak body and sector reacts to NDIS Review announcement

Off the back of the NDIS Review announced today, peak body National Disability Services (NDS) says it’s time to get the NDIS right and overhaul how it works.

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.