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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.
News update
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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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.
Media release
10/08/2022
New job platform to address low employment rates of people with disability
An innovative online job-matching platform that aims to link jobseekers with disability and progressive employers has been launched by Disability Services Minister Hon. Don Punch MLA.
Media release
9/08/2022
New report shows critical need for allied health workers, as wait lists grow across the country
A new report has revealed alarming shortages and increasing staff turnover rates of allied health workers across the country, which could put people with disability at risk.
Media release
22/06/2022
Worth the Wait - A Welcome Recognition of Provider Costs
NDS has warmly welcomed the announcement of the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, including a 9 per cent increase in prices and an additional $514 million in funding for registered providers.
Media release
22/05/2022
Peak Disability Body calls on the ALP to Deliver on the NDIS Promise
NDS looks forward to working with the incoming Labor government to ensure that the NDIS fulfills the original promise of the scheme and addresses the many concerns that have been raised recently about...
Media release
17/05/2022
Statement on the closure of Activ Foundation worksites
National Disability Services has expressed concern at the news of the closure of Activ Foundation's work sites which will impact the employment of over 700 people with disability.
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19/04/2022
Peak body welcomes key commitments in ALP NDIS policy announcement
Peak disability body National Disability Services (NDS) welcomes the ALP disability package announced today, which largely addresses a number of policy commitments which NDS has called for through the...
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