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23/03/2023

Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, March 2023

Our first network meeting for the year looked at the PACE trial, while Senator Urquhart and NDIS Minister Bill Shorten joined a workforce roundtable in Burnie.

WA in Focus, by Coralie Flatters State Manager WA

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20/03/2023

WA in Focus by Coralie Flatters, March 2023

This year gets into gear with meetings with government representatives and members across the state, while we look forward to the Disability Support Awards.

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15/03/2023

ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, March 2023

This month: reflection on employment and life barriers for women with disability, national Disability Strategies’ first report card, and our advocacy in key areas.

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15/03/2023

Helpdesk Top Questions: March 2023

The NDS Helpdesk team’s top enquiries this month cover the age for applying for SDA funding, NDIS checks, and current COVID-19 requirements.

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14/03/2023

Victoria in Focus by State Manager, March 2023

Our Networks Meetings and Communities of Practice have begun again; we have the latest from the DRC and NDIS Review; and news of our advocacy in Victoria.

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8/03/2023

Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey, March 2023

Trips north this last month took in a state committee meeting in Cairns and discussions with the Queensland Disability Minister on workforce and SIL accommodation.

NSW in Focus, by Debbie Jaggers State Manager NSW

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3/03/2023

NSW in Focus by Debbie Jaggers, March 2023

NDS looks for commitments for the disability sector from state election parties and candidates, while national issues challenge providers across the state.

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20/02/2023

Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, February 2023

With the holiday season over, we hope Tasmanian NDS members are refreshed and ready for a new year of challenges and opportunities.

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13/02/2023

ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, February 2023

The NDIS Review, the final report of the Disability Royal Commission and the release of the 10-year ACT Disability Strategy signal a year of sector action.

Victoria in Focus, by Sarah Fordyce State Manager Vic

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3/02/2023

Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, February 2023

With the holiday season over, we hope Victorian NDS members are refreshed and ready for a new year of challenges and opportunities.

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