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22/05/2018
Considering organisational partnerships or strategic restructuring?
NDS is pleased to announce the release of a suite of resources for disability service providers considering collaboration or strategic restructuring.
News update
22/05/2018
Considering organisational partnerships or strategic restructuring? Access new resources
NDS is pleased to announce the release of a suite of resources for disability service providers considering collaboration or strategic restructuring.
News update
21/05/2018
DSS funding agreement with Disability Enterprises to be extended
The Disability Employment Assistance (DEA) funding agreement for disability enterprises will be extended from 1 July 2018.
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28/02/2018
Australian Disability Workforce Report: Second edition highlights workforce risks
The second edition of the Australian Disability Workforce Report illustrates greater use of casual and part-time workers as organisations grapple with pricing.
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1/11/2017
NDS voices concerns on proposed registration and accreditation scheme
In its submission to the Victorian Government, NDS outlines our concerns about the proposed registration and accreditation scheme for the disability workforce.
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25/10/2017
Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme to be expanded from 1 November
The DWES for workers in direct support roles at registered residential services will be expanded to cover all Victorian services registered with the DHHS.
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Member webinar: Budget Briefing with Ken Baker
NDS Chief Executive Ken Baker gives expert analysis on what this year’s Federal Budget holds for the NDIS and disability employment.
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Pro Bono Salary Survey: 50% member discount
NDS has negotiated a 50% discount for our members on the 2018 Pro Bono Salary Survey.
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Member Webinar: How do you manage cyber risk?
The Managing cyber risk webinar with Gallagher is designed to help you better understand the impact a cyber incident could have on your organisation and what steps you can take to manage your digital...
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Opportunity for morning tea with Des Lee, NDIA, and Richard Nelson, NDS
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Rockhampton
Event start date:
23/05/2018
We invite you to share morning tea and conversation with Des Lee, Regional Manager of the Queensland North Region, National Disability Insurance Agency, and Richard Nelson, NDS State Manager for Queensland.
One Day Seminar
NDIS - Ideas for Implementing Transformation
Location:
Hindmarsh
Event start date:
24/05/2018
Torrien Lau, Chief Executive of Focus ACT, which is a mid size Disability Service Provider in the ACT, will discuss the most important considerations for making the transition to working in the NDIS.
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Test event 2
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Sydney
Event start date:
23/05/2018
Test event 2
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News update
22/05/2018
Considering organisational partnerships or strategic restructuring?
NDS is pleased to announce the release of a suite of resources for disability service providers considering collaboration or strategic restructuring.
News update
22/05/2018
Considering organisational partnerships or strategic restructuring? Access new resources
NDS is pleased to announce the release of a suite of resources for disability service providers considering collaboration or strategic restructuring.
News update
21/05/2018
DSS funding agreement with Disability Enterprises to be extended
The Disability Employment Assistance (DEA) funding agreement for disability enterprises will be extended from 1 July 2018.
News update
21/05/2018
Get in touch with NDS Consulting
NDS Consulting is a specialised consulting service aimed at providing disability service providers with practical tools and advice on their biggest challenges.
News update
21/05/2018
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Rules released
New Rules tabled in federal parliament outline requirements for providers under the new NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
News update
17/05/2018
Micro-enterprise spotlight throughout Western Australia
People with disability are paving the way to increasing economic and social participation through micro-enterprises, with support provided by the NDIS.
News update
16/05/2018
Backlog of reviews shows a system under stress
A new report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman details the long delays many participants experience when seeking a review of their NDIS supports.
News update
16/05/2018
Communities of Practice highlight: Finance
The recent Finance CoP meeting explored topics including corporate overheads and the Long Service Benefits Portability Bill
News update
16/05/2018
Geoff Holden joins NDS WA team
We are pleased to announce that Geoff Holden has joined the NDS WA team as Manager of Sector Capability and Stewardship. Geoff is very well-known in the sector.
News update
15/05/2018
From Implementation to Inspiration
At Implementation forums across Victoria that entered the Scheme in October and November 2017, we took the opportunity to reflect and share positive stories.
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8/05/2018
Government confirms NDIS commitment – Now let’s make sure the scheme works
Tonight’s Federal Budget sees the Turnbull Government confirm its commitment to the NDIS with $43B funding secured over the forward estimates period.
Media release
26/04/2018
Government must confirm how they will pay for the NDIS
News overnight confirms the Federal Government’s intention to scrap the additional 0.5% increase in the Medicare levy to fully fund the NDIS.
Media release
12/12/2017
NDIS arrangements confirmed for WA – Focus must be on smooth transition and building workforce
Today’s announcement that WA will adopt a Commonwealth-administered NDIS under a new Bilateral Agreement ends months of uncertainty for the disability sector.
Media release
4/12/2017
Disability sector under pressure after 18 months of NDIS transition
Business confidence in the disability services sector has dampened after the first 18 months of transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS),
