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News update
30/03/2023

Disability enterprises encouraged to bid for goods and services for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Local Jobs First policies favour Victorian social enterprises for hundreds of listed goods and services at the games.
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News update
30/03/2023

On tenth anniversary of NDIS, research shows critical low in community disability programs

Lack of funding and volunteers leaves concerning outlook for disability community programs.
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News update
29/03/2023

Guide to new classification structure for the SES Award released

The Good Practice Guide to the new classification structure in the SES Award to be presented in a Community of Practice on 31 March
Royal Commission Update
News update
28/03/2023

Disability Royal Commission releases Public Hearing 23 (Afford) Report

The DRC has released a report that makes 29 findings about the experiences of people with disability engaging with service provider Afford.
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Blog
23/03/2023

Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, March 2023

Our first network meeting for the year looked at the PACE trial, while Senator Urquhart and NDIS Minister Bill Shorten joined a workforce roundtable in Burnie.
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News update
21/03/2023

Provider data needed for NDS response to Annual Pricing Review

With the release the 2022–23 Annual Pricing Review, NDS is collecting provider pricing and cost data to strengthen our submission.
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News update
20/03/2023

Exemptions for Victorian accredited bus number plates announced

Bus operators registered under the previous safety scheme only need accredited plates for buses bought after 1 March 2023.
WA in Focus, by Coralie Flatters State Manager WA
Blog
20/03/2023

WA in Focus by Coralie Flatters, March 2023

This year gets into gear with meetings with government representatives and members across the state, while we look forward to the Disability Support Awards.
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News update
17/03/2023

2022-23 NDIA Annual Pricing Review Consultation Paper released

The 2022-23 Annual Pricing Review (APR) is underway, and the NDIA are seeking public feedback on NDIS price limits for the 2023-24 financial year.
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News update
15/03/2023

New resources for people with disability staying in hospital

The My Hospital Pack and Your Hospital guides will assist people with disability to have a well-prepared and positive hospital stay.

Media releases

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Media release
30/03/2023

New report: Lack of funding and volunteers leaves concerning outlook for disability community programs on 10th anniversary of NDIS

With the 10th anniversary of the NDIS this week , new research highlights concerns for the future of  ‘Tier 2’ disability services.
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Media release
27/03/2023

West Australians recognised for supporting people with disability

WA frontline workers and leaders from a range of disability support organisations have been honoured for the impact they have had on the lives of people with disability at the 2023 Disability Support Awards.
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Media release
16/02/2023

Disability Sector Ready for Reform, Support Needed for Stretched Providers

NDS CEO Laurie Leigh appears before Disability Royal Commission hearing examining the policies and practices of disability service providers.
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Media release
28/11/2022

State of the Disability Sector survey – growing number of providers predicting losses, looking to NDIS Review for improved conditions

NDS’s 2022 survey has revealed a concerning economic outlook for the nation's disability sector, however providers were more optimistic on NDIS reforms.