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News update
17/01/2020

NSW Government seeks feedback on Disability Inclusion Act

NDS is urging providers to give feedback as part of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act review
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News update
16/01/2020

Disability Employment Services September 2019 Star Ratings finally released

After a long delay, the Department of Social Services released the September 2019 Star Ratings for Disability Employment Services in late December.
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News update
16/01/2020

Review of Victorian Child Safe Standards and CIMS Policy Update

The Victorian Government has released a review of the Child Safe Standards and a new CIMS policy update.
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News update
15/01/2020

DRC releases issues paper on criminal justice system

The paper provides some background and questions to guide responses ahead of a hearing in April.
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News update
15/01/2020

WA Disability Support Awards - Nominations close in less than 3 weeks!

Help recognise and reward people who provide the highest standard of support to increase the quality of life and inclusion of people with disability
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News update
14/01/2020

Social Media Tips: Tap into the power of social media in 2020

The first thing nearly 60% of Australians do every day is connect through social media. Learn tips about using each social media platform to its fullest impact.
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News update
14/01/2020

Royal Commission News | Edition 12

This edition covers the latest news on the Disability Royal Commission, including a recap of events and latest updates on resources for providers.
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Blog
10/01/2020

Fiona's Focus: NDS sector support available in 2020

This month, Fiona Still outlines the key issues facing providers over the past year and announces the NDS sector support that will be available in 2020.
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News update
10/01/2020

Helpdesk Top 5: January 2020

Read answers to top up your knowledge on the Royal Commission and other timely topics. Got a question on your mind? NDS members can ask the Helpdesk.
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News update
10/01/2020

NDS disability workforce resources

Workforce has been ranked a top priority. To support providers through this emerging crisis, here is a summary of NDS's resources on workforce.

Media releases

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Media release
18/12/2019

Save the date for the NDS NSW Conference

Before you rush off for the holidays make sure that you have saved the dates for the NDS NSW Conference which will be held on 6-7 April 2020.
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Media release
1/11/2019

NDS reiterates support for Disability Royal Commission

The Disability Royal Commission is set to commence hearing evidence next week. NDS has reiterated its support for the Commission's important work.
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Media release
17/10/2019

NDS welcomes incoming CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency

Acting CEO of National Disability Services (NDS), David Moody, today welcomed the appointment of a new CEO for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
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Media release
3/10/2019

New report sets path for secure skilled disability workforce that meets client needs

A research report released today calls for Commonwealth Government-led collaboration to implement actions which will improve the NDIS.