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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.
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21/03/2023
Provider data needed for NDS response to Annual Pricing Review
With the release the 2022–23 Annual Pricing Review, NDS is collecting provider pricing and cost data to strengthen our submission.
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20/03/2023
Exemptions for Victorian accredited bus number plates announced
Bus operators registered under the previous safety scheme only need accredited plates for buses bought after 1 March 2023.
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Entry to Care Roles, Local Jobs Program
Entry to Care Roles is a DEWR-funded program to train and coach job seekers in entry level roles in the disability sector and attract suitable workers.
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NSW State Election 2023 – NDS Campaign Resources
The NSW State Election on 25 March is a crucial chance to advocate for the disability support sector and progress genuine inclusion for people with disability.
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StewartBrown Disability Services Financial Benchmarking Survey
The StewartBrown Disability Services Financial Benchmarking Survey enables providers to track their financial performance in the sector and see sector trends.
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Risk Management, Leadership Fundamentals (two-part series): WA Quality and Safeguards Sector Readiness Project
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Western Australia (online)
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28/03/2023
Risk management is about dealing with the effect of uncertainty on our plans. In the current climate of constant change, risk management has never been more important to effective leadership in the disability...
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Why investigate? Understanding the reasons for and key principles of conducting investigations: WA Quality and Safeguards Sector Readiness Project
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Western Australia (online)
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29/03/2023
This workshop aims to increase understanding around why and when disability providers might need to investigate and give an overview of the investigation process once an incident has been alleged, observed...
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NDS Supported Independent Living Network Meeting
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Victoria (online)
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30/03/2023
All SIL providers are welcome to attend this Community of Practice to discuss issues relating to infection control and business continuity, SIL pricing and NDIS requirements.
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12/01/2023
ABC News: NDIS providers facing 'increasing amounts of losses', NDS warns as Anglicare Tasmania steps back
Citing the pricing and infrastructure of NDIS, Anglicare Tasmania says it cannot continue to ‘subsidise’ services.
In the media
12/12/2022
Canberra Times: Disability services face financial woes
Worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening the disability sector, with providers predicting financial losses and effects on services.
In the media
8/09/2022
Canberra Times: Pension changes a missed opportunity
More than 85 per cent of Australians on the disability support pension have missed out on the federal government’s increase to the income credit given to age and veterans pensions.
In the media
24/05/2022
ABC News: Funding changes to NDIS behind closure of Activ worksites as families left 'devastated' by decision
Funding changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have forced WA's largest disability services provider to close its industrial worksites, according to its chief executive.
In the media
9/05/2022
Canberra Weekly: Opinion – Albanese interview backlash detracts from the real issue
As news that Anthony Albanese failed to recall NDIS policy details dominates the headlines, NDS CEO Laurie Leigh says she can’t help but feel frustration that the focus is on ‘memorisation’ over...
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26/04/2022
ABC News: NT disability support services say wait times are rising as demand for allied health grows
Mick Fallon, the NDS Northern Territory Manager, said a shortage of allied health workers meant some clients, both adults and children, had been going without treatment.
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20/04/2022
The Australian: Reviews of disability scheme will stop ‘death by a thousand cuts’
NDS welcomed the ALP's NDIS policy announcement yesterday including commitments to review cuts to plans and a review of pricing models.
In the media
14/04/2022
ABC News: Increased demand for Queensland disability support workers is leaving people in danger
Senior Manager Karen Stace spoke with the ABC about disability workforce shortages and what service providers and NDS is requesting to meet current and future needs.
In the media
13/04/2022
ABC 7:30—Shortage of disability workers becoming a crisis
NDS is calling for systemic change to boost the workforce, CEO Laurie Leigh told ABC's 7.30.
In the media
22/02/2022
SBS News—New 'social scripts' make getting COVID-19 vaccines easier for children with autism
Autism advocacy body Amaze in partnership with National Disability Services and supported by the Victorian Government have created a series of social scripts about vaccination for children with autism.
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