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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.

News update

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.
Policy
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Resources

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.

Resources

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.

Resources

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.
Events & Training
Online Event

Risk Management, Leadership Fundamentals (two-part series): WA Quality and Safeguards Sector Readiness Project

Location: Western Australia (online)

Event start date: 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...

Online Event

Why investigate? Understanding the reasons for and key principles of conducting investigations: WA Quality and Safeguards Sector Readiness Project

Location: Western Australia (online)

Event start date: 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...

Sector Meeting

NDS Supported Independent Living Network Meeting

Location: Victoria (online)

Event start date: 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.

Latest Policy

Policy library

21/03/2023

Policy library

Supported Employment Industry Vision

An Industry Vision for the Supported Employment Sector - March 2023 Download publication (PDF 176KB) Download accessible publication (Word 44KB)

Policy library

21/03/2023

Policy library

Government and the SE Industry Vision

The role of Government in the implementation of the Supported Employment Industry Vision. Download publication (PDF 115KB) Download accessible publication (Word 33KB)

Policy library

7/03/2023

Policy library

NDS Submission in Response: DES Quality Framework – Discussion Paper

NDS supports the implementation of a new Quality Framework for Disability Employment Services (DES) and welcomes the extension of the current DES contract until mid-2025.
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NDS Submission Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022

11/11/2022

NDS's submission to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry on the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022

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