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News update
24/05/2019

Changing Places 2019 survey: Seeking your assistance

NDS seeks your help to promote the 2019 Changing Places survey to people with disability, their families and carers who use Australian Changing Places toilets.
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News update
24/05/2019

Hear from NDS A/CEO David Moody

NDS A/CEO, David Moody has a message for members about working with the newly elected government
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News update
24/05/2019

Survey on NDIS roll out in WA now available

Individuals, families and carers are being surveyed on their experiences of the NDIS roll out in WA with the engagement of Anne Livingston of PwDWA.
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News update
23/05/2019

Free Quality and Safeguarding Virtual Conference for all NDS members

NDS is running a Quality and Safeguarding virtual conference on 25 June that is free for all NDS and NDP members. Register now!
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News update
23/05/2019

More details about the new Worker Orientation Program

The NDIS Commission has provided responses to questions from providers about the new Worker Orientation Program
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News update
23/05/2019

Results of the 2019 Membership survey are in

In March we asked you, our Members, to tell us how we are doing as your national peak body. Thank you to those of you who took the time to respond.
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News update
22/05/2019

Have your say on how icare is performing

The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority is seeking submissions as part of their review of Insurance and Care NSW (icare) compliance and performance.
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News update
22/05/2019

NDIS Regional Readiness Grants released: $1.3 million for Regional Disability Workforce Innovation Projects

NDIS service providers and local consortia in regional Victoria can apply for up to $130K grants to develop innovative ways to address workforce challenges.
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News update
22/05/2019

NDS Disability at Work Summit: Early bird registrations close Friday!

Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed of the latest news, attend a variety of targeted sessions, and hear from fellow providers.
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News update
22/05/2019

Survey seeks feedback on NSW Ageing and Disability Commission

Elton Consulting is exploring the experiences and perspectives of key stakeholders as part of establishing the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission.

Media releases

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Media release
22/05/2019

Defrauding the NDIS of millions is appalling

NDS has today welcomed the arrests of five people arising from allegations of attempts to defraud people with disability
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Media release
20/05/2019

Morrison Government returns to office with NDIS as a priority

NDS congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition following their win in the Federal Election over the weekend.
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Media release
7/05/2019

NDS launches 'Positive Cultures' films

National Disability Services (NDS) today launch a set of new Zero Tolerance films about Positive Cultures at a forum attended by more than 200 people.
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Media release
3/05/2019

Labor announce their plans to get the NDIS on track

Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten and Shadow Minister, Linda Burney announced how they would go about making “fixing the NDIS” a priority