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News update

7/08/2020

COVID Safe Plans required by midnight and records kept on staff working for more than one employer

Victorian disability service providers must have a COVID Safe Plan in place by 11:59pm, 7 August, for every workplace continuing to operate during Stage 4 restrictions.

News update

7/08/2020

Have your say on the Disability Gateway website

DSS is seeking feedback on a pilot website which directs people with disability to services.

News update

5/08/2020

Permitted Worker Scheme – COVID-19

DHHS has released information for disability services on the Permitted Worker Scheme, COVID-19.
Policy
Policy News

5/06/2020

NDS submission: Review of Skills for Victoria's Growing Economy

NDS calls for greater coordination of workforce training initiatives, improved training quality and more support for people with disabilities to gain employment.

News update

28/04/2020

Implementing the Victorian Care Facilities Directions (No 2) in disability residential settings – Your questions answered

The top 5 questions from the NDS Helpdesk regarding the implementation of the Victorian Care Facilities Directions (No 2)

News update

20/04/2020

Disability Act gazettal continues for Victorian residential services

Unless requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act 1996 can be upheld, re-gazetted Victorian group homes will continue to operate under the Disability Act 2006.
Resources
Resources

COVID-19 Update for NSW Disability Service Providers: 3 August 2020

In this webinar, NDS was joined by NDIS and NSW Health for an update and Q&A on the current situation with COVID-19.

Resources

Member Webinar: Complaints Management Masterclass with On Track Investigations

This webinar is delivered by Kristie Walker, Director of On Track investigations, and provides an overview of the key elements that will assist your organisation to design a robust policy, process and...

Resources

Tasmanian Support Coordination Network – Webinar

This webinar is part of the NDS Support Coordination Network series in Tasmania which is proudly supported by the Tasmanian State Government.
Events & Training
NDS Training

Observing and Recording Seizures and Other Events

Location: National (Online)

Event start date: 11/08/2020 to 30/06/2021

This online course is for disability workers and health care professionals who need to ensure their observation and documentation skills are accurate and clear when describing seizures.

NDS Training

Living with Epilepsy and Disability

Location: National (Online)

Event start date: 11/08/2020 to 30/06/2021

The course covers some of the challenges faced, recognising types of seizures and the impact on quality of life and designed to provide an understanding of living with epilepsy and disability.

Sector Meeting

Conversation with the Chief Economist

Location: Tasmania (Online)

Event start date: 12/08/2020

NDS is hosting a pricing forum for Tasmanian disability service providers with Dr David Cullen, Chief Economist NDIA.

News

Media releases

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Media release

16/07/2020

JobTrainer boost for disability support worker shortfall

JobTrainer, the Commonwealth Government’s skills investment program announced today, heralds the welcome prospect of greater numbers of trained disability support workers available across the country.

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Media release

21/05/2020

NDS Media Statement: Ongoing support for NDIS participants during coronavirus pandemic

An ABC report has outlined instances where people with disability who are being supported under the NDIS have experienced changes to their services as a result of COVID-19.

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Media release

18/05/2020

NDS Media Statement: Investigation into death of NDIS participant

NDS is saddened and appalled by reports of the treatment suffered by Ann-Marie Smith, leading to her death last month.

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Media release

10/03/2020

NDS launches Trauma Informed Support films

NDS today launched a new series of animated Trauma-Informed Support films as part of the highly regarded NDS Zero Tolerance Initiative.