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28/11/2023
Deadline for NDIS Group-based supports to transition to new pricing fast approaching
By 31 December, providers who deliver group-based social and community participation supports as core supports must transition to new pricing.
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27/11/2023
Victorian COVID-19 Update: As risk increases, providers should boost their management plans
To address rising cases of COVID-19, providers can access free RATS, a communication stakeholder kit and review their risk management.
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27/11/2023
NDS announces our 2023 Membership Recognition Awards
NDS celebrates 23 valued members who have 20, 30 and 50 years of continued membership.
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NDS Member Exclusive Webinar: Levelling the Playing Field
NDS discusses our new policy position ‘Provider Oversight, Accountability and Enablers’.
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Maximising use of the CHAP, a Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment Program: A Guide for the Disability Sector
A guide for the disability sector to maximise implementation of the CHAP tool with people with an intellectual disability
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Victorian Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme FAQ
Got questions about the Victorian Portable Long Service Leave Scheme eligibility criteria and requirements? We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions for your convenience.
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Professional Boundaries: Building and Maintaining Right Relationships
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29/11/2023
This course will teach you the value of professional boundaries and behaviour, step you through what this looks like, and guide you to help staff build and maintain the “right relationship” with...
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NDS Victoria Regional Members Hot Topics Update, In-person Event
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Regional Victoria
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29/11/2023
NDS Victoria is hosting an in-person Hot Topics event for NDS Members in three regional areas, with presentations and discussion about key issues impacting Victorian service providers.
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ACT Disability Sector Quarterly Forum
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Phillip, Australian Capital Territory
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30/11/2023
NDS's regular face-to-face Forum for the ACT disability sector. Don't miss this great opportunity to network with colleagues, hear from experts and learn what's happening in the sector.
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21/06/2023
In the Media: release of NDS Workforce Census Report 2023
Media coverage focuses on the fear that wage rises in aged care will drive workers out of disability services.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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