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Victoria in Focus, by Sarah Fordyce State Manager Vic
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9/06/2023

Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, June 2023

The Victorian budget, new Social Services Regulations RIS, Workcover premium rises, and group pricing changes kept us busy this past month.
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News update
9/06/2023

Latest version of CHAP released and other health information

In health news, the 2023 version of CHAP, COVID-19 and flu risk rises, oral health priorities and a workshop on hospital visits.
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News update
8/06/2023

Less than two weeks until NDP’s Workforce Virtual Conference

A top line-up of thought leaders and experts set to deliver creative ideas and practical solutions at NDP’s major conference on workforce.
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Blog
8/06/2023

Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, June 2023

This month we rue missed opportunities in the state budget, prepare for winter infections, and give you the latest on PACE and the child safety framework.
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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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Blog
7/06/2023

Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey, June 2023

CEO Laurie Leigh’s Hot Topics Breakfast presentation highlighted the importance of peak bodies and providers joining forces to face sector challenges.
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Blog
7/06/2023

Helpdesk Top Questions: June 2023

The enquiries received by the NDS Helpdesk team this month ranged from SCHADS Award confusions to fire safety.
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News update
6/06/2023

NDIS Review releases two papers on key issues

The NDIS Review has released papers on pricing and payments and alternative commissioning for remote and First Nations Communities.
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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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News update
2/06/2023

Fair Work Commission announces 5.75 per cent wage increase

Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review declares wage increase to minimum wage earners and those on modern awards.

Media releases

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Media release
1/06/2023

National Disability Services Statement of Support for the Voice to Parliament for First Nations peoples

NDS supports a Voice for First Nations People. NDS values diversity and inclusion and supports First Peoples right to have a say in matters that affect them.
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Media release
9/05/2023

NDS calls for sector sustainability in NDIS federal budget measures

NDS calls for a vibrant disability sector to be maintained as part of Federal Budget measures to manage the financial sustainability of the NDIS.
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Media release
28/04/2023

Government must balance sustainability with ensuring continuity of services for people with disability

NDS welcomes NDIS sustainability goal of National Cabinet but cautions this must be balanced with ensuring continuity of services for people with disability.
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Media release
19/04/2023

Peak body for disability providers welcomes systemic reform to the NDIS 

NDS welcomes the government’s commitment to improving the NDIS and looks forward to working in partnership with government to deliver on key reforms.