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30/01/2023
Registrations are open for NDS's Disability Hot Topics Breakfast in Adelaide
We invite members to our annual SA Disability Hot Topics Breakfast on 21 February to network the big issues affecting the sector.
CEO update
25/01/2023
CEO Update: Workforce and employment lead the agenda for a big 2023
Latest news on NDS workforce and employment advocacy, the upcoming DRC hearing, and reports from the NDIS Commission and Productivity Commission.
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24/01/2023
Providers banned following NDIS fraud taskforce investigation
New taskforce looking for falsified and fraudulent claims leads to ban by NDIS Commission.
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Moving forward with COVID Risk Mitigation 24 Nov 2022: Webinar recording and presentation package
Webinar recording and presentation notes to support provider responsibilities for COVID-19 risk mitigation following removal of pandemic orders and requirements.
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Addressing Occupational Violence in the Victorian Disability Sector: An overview
This paper provides an overview of the finding of a desktop review of key factors in addressing Occupational Violence in the Disability Sector
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Understanding key factors that impact Disability Support Worker Retention
A summary of key factors impacting worker retention identified in a desktop review of academic literature and workforce report.
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Positive Behaviour Supports Q and A with NDIS Commission: WA Quality and Safeguards Sector Readiness Project
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1/02/2023
Presentation of compliance information from the NDIS Commission’s WA Behaviour Support team, followed by a chance to discuss and raise questions on behaviour support topics.
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CEOs' Meeting Workshop: Through the looking glass: avoiding four deep quality governance rabbit holes
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1/02/2023
The first of two workshops, this workshop takes you through quality governance strategy and what you need to implement your plan from boardroom discussion to service delivery.
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Victorian Workforce Network
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2/02/2023
These meetings are open to those that are interested in workforce issues and solutions in the disability sector.
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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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