Media releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

Media release

30/03/2023

New report: Lack of funding and volunteers leaves concerning outlook for disability community programs on 10th anniversary of NDIS

With the 10th anniversary of the NDIS this week , new research highlights concerns for the future of ‘Tier 2’ disability services.

Media release

27/03/2023

West Australians recognised for supporting people with disability

WA frontline workers and leaders from a range of disability support organisations have been honoured for the impact they have had on the lives of people with disability at the 2023 Disability Support Awards.

Media release

16/02/2023

Disability Sector Ready for Reform, Support Needed for Stretched Providers

NDS CEO Laurie Leigh appears before Disability Royal Commission hearing examining the policies and practices of disability service providers.

Media release

28/11/2022

State of the Disability Sector survey – growing number of providers predicting losses, looking to NDIS Review for improved conditions

NDS’s 2022 survey has revealed a concerning economic outlook for the nation's disability sector, however providers were more optimistic on NDIS reforms.

Media release

18/10/2022

“Time to get it right”: Peak body and sector reacts to NDIS Review announcement

Off the back of the NDIS Review announced today, peak body National Disability Services (NDS) says it’s time to get the NDIS right and overhaul how it works.

Media release

26/09/2022

NDS welcomes new leadership of the National Disability Insurance Agency

NDS welcomes the new leadership of the National Disability Insurance Agency announced today by the Minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten.

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