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19/08/2022
Preliminary Program Released! NDS National Navigating Change Conference 2022
NDS is excited to announce that the preliminary program is available to view for NDS National Navigating the Uncertainty of Change Conference 2022.
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18/08/2022
Fair Work Commission adjourns after hearing evidence in the SES Award review
Fair Work Commission is considering the final evidence in the review of the SES Award and a decision on the future wage determination mechanism is expected within 6-8 weeks.
CEO update
18/08/2022
CEO Update: National Forums on Disability and Employment
An update on the NDIS Jobs and Skills Forum in Canberra, the Disability Employment roundtable and an announcement of our new Director of Policy and Advocacy.
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Optimising Rosters and Considerations for Rostering in 2022
Staff shortages, staff sickness, staff burnout and Award changes are making it even harder to roster. Three expert panelists give practical suggestions to optimise rostering.
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Equity Employment Tasmania
The Equity Employment project is designed to build awareness of disability employment in Tasmania and increase the workplace’s capacity to provide inclusive and safe work environments.
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Member Webinar: Q and A with Minister Bill Shorten
NDS CEO Laurie Leigh asks Minister Shorten burning questions submitted by members. Questions covered workforce, SIL, employment, unregistered providers, funding plan cuts, over 65 eligibility, and more.
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WA Quality and Safeguarding Community of Practice
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Western Australia (online)
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23/08/2022
This bi-monthly peer-led forum provides NDIS disability service providers in WA an opportunity to share information and problem solve on matters relating to person-centred practice, positive behaviour...
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Tasmanian Disability Interface Meetings
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Tasmania (online)
Event start date:
23/08/2022
NDS is hosting an interface meeting for Tasmanian providers with the Department of Communities and other relevant government departments and the disability sector.
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Occupational Violence in Victoria - Scoping the Issue
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Victoria (online)
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23/08/2022
Join NDS Victoria as we scope the issues related to occupational violence involving workers supporting residents who receive daily independent living supports.
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19/08/2022
Preliminary Program Released! NDS National Navigating Change Conference 2022
NDS is excited to announce that the preliminary program is available to view for NDS National Navigating the Uncertainty of Change Conference 2022.
News update
18/08/2022
Fair Work Commission adjourns after hearing evidence in the SES Award review
Fair Work Commission is considering the final evidence in the review of the SES Award and a decision on the future wage determination mechanism is expected within 6-8 weeks.
News update
16/08/2022
Grants available for thirty more Changing Places in Victoria
Grants of up to $180,000 are now available through the latest Changing Places funding round, which will fund the construction of 30 additional accessible toilets.
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16/08/2022
New Victorian Disability Advisory Council appointed
The Victorian Disability Advisory Council provides independent advice to the Victorian government to inform policymaking.
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16/08/2022
Registrations are open! NDS’s National Navigating Change Conference 2022
Registrations are now open for NDS’s National Navigating Change Conference 2022, to be held on the 12-13 September at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, BCEC.
News update
15/08/2022
NDIS announces funding for Aboriginal interpreters in the NT
The National Disability Insurance Agency has announced that Aboriginal interpreting services will now be covered for disability service providers who need them in the Northern Territory.
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15/08/2022
Consultation on Autism Guideline, update on ECEI Reset, and Grants available
Consultation on national guideline for supporting children with autism and their families, Early Childhood Early Intervention reset update, and grants under the NECP close soon.
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15/08/2022
Amendments to model WHS legislation include psychosocial risks
After a lengthy review, Safe Work Australia has amended the model Work Health and Safety Act and model Regulations. A range of new resources has also been developed including guidance material.
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15/08/2022
Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, August 2022
Victorian disability service providers continue to operate within a challenging and highly complex environment.
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12/08/2022
Helpdesk Top 5: August
The NDS helpdesk has been busy this month responding to your NDIS and sector-related questions.
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10/08/2022
New job platform to address low employment rates of people with disability
An innovative online job-matching platform that aims to link jobseekers with disability and progressive employers has been launched by Disability Services Minister Hon. Don Punch MLA.
Media release
9/08/2022
New report shows critical need for allied health workers, as wait lists grow across the country
A new report has revealed alarming shortages and increasing staff turnover rates of allied health workers across the country, which could put people with disability at risk.
Media release
22/06/2022
Worth the Wait - A Welcome Recognition of Provider Costs
NDS has warmly welcomed the announcement of the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, including a 9 per cent increase in prices and an additional $514 million in funding for registered providers.
Media release
22/05/2022
Peak Disability Body calls on the ALP to Deliver on the NDIS Promise
NDS looks forward to working with the incoming Labor government to ensure that the NDIS fulfills the original promise of the scheme and addresses the many concerns that have been raised recently about...
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