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News update
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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Resources

NDS Member Exclusive Webinar: Levelling the Playing Field

NDS discusses our new policy position ‘Provider Oversight, Accountability and Enablers’.
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Resources

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
NDS COVID-19 News Update
News update
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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News update
27/11/2023

NDS members vote Yes for expanded membership

At NDS’s Annual General Meeting on 24 November, members voted for a strong, united voice for disability service providers.
NDS Membership Recognition Awards 2023
News update
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.
NSW in Focus by Debbie Jaggers, State Manager NSW
Blog
27/11/2023

NSW in Focus by Debbie Jaggers, November 2023

This month, a focus on NSW events and inquiries, resources for Voluntary Assisted Dying, Quality and Safeguards Commission enforcement, and a national update.
Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, State Manager Tas
Blog
27/11/2023

Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, November 2023

We respond to the DRC report and prepare for the NDIS Review, while smoothing the employment pathways for TAFE students and young people with disability.
NDS WA Pre-Budget Submission Key Priorities
News update
23/11/2023

NDS launches WA Pre-budget Submission for 2024–25

Our submission calls for more workforce investment, greater NDIS effectiveness, inclusive communities and support to adapt to future reforms.
NDS COVID-19 News Update
News update
22/11/2023

National COVID Update: COVID-19 risk increases and emergency management plan reviews

As the latest COVID-19 wave builds, health authorities recommend increased risk management and a review of all emergency plans for the summer.
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News update
22/11/2023

Sunsetting of ‘zombie’ Enterprise Agreements will take effect from 7 December

Enterprise agreements made before 2010, may be considered by the FWC as ‘zombie agreements’ and terminated on 7 December unless members apply for an extension.
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News update
21/11/2023

Review of Victorian Physical Restraint Direction Paper seeks participants

We invite providers to take part in university research on the physical restraint of people with disability and how to reduce and eliminate its use.
WA in Focus by Graeme West, Acting State Manager WA
Blog
21/11/2023

WA in Focus by Graeme West, November 2023

This month in WA, the disability sector prepares for change from the DRC Report and the NDIS Review while coping with a tightening economy.
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News update
20/11/2023

Harvard Business School offers three fellowships for Victorian non-profit CEOs

Awards of $14,000 for CEOs cover a week-long management course in Massachusetts and American research tour next year.

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