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22/09/2020
Supporting young people with disability to access NDIS employment support
NDIS funds can be used to support students to transition to work, significantly improving their post school employment outcomes
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22/09/2020
Mortality patterns among people using disability support services in Australia – AIHW report released
The Australia Institute of Health and Welfare report examining the rates of death among people with disability and the causes of those deaths has been released.
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21/09/2020
Seeking feedback on the Victorian Inquiry into access to TAFE for learners with disability
NDS is seeking feedback on how to improve access to TAFE for learners with disability to inform our submission.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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Member webinar: Governing for Rights and Quality
This member webinar provides an overview of Right on Board, a capacity-building program for Boards and Executive Teams.
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DHHS and NDS Webinars: Safer and Stronger - Responding to COVID-19 in the Disability Sector
Funded by the Victorian Government, NDS's Victorian Safer and Stronger Project aims to provide practical information and support to Victorian disability service providers on Infection Control and Business...
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Member Webinar: Cyber Security and the Disability Sector
In this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of current cyber security trends, receive practical steps for strengthening the cyber security of their organisation and a brief overview on...
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22/09/2020
NDS is hosting a meeting on the Victorian Worker Mobility Reduction Scheme for registered SIL and short term accommodation providers.
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23/09/2020
NDS, in partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, is commencing a Community of Practice for Health and Safety Representatives at disability service organisations.
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1/10/2020 to 30/10/2020
NDS's Sector Readiness training for members in advance of the rollout of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission in WA.
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22/09/2020
Supporting young people with disability to access NDIS employment support
NDIS funds can be used to support students to transition to work, significantly improving their post school employment outcomes
News update
22/09/2020
Mortality patterns among people using disability support services in Australia – AIHW report released
The Australia Institute of Health and Welfare report examining the rates of death among people with disability and the causes of those deaths has been released.
News update
21/09/2020
Seeking feedback on the Victorian Inquiry into access to TAFE for learners with disability
NDS is seeking feedback on how to improve access to TAFE for learners with disability to inform our submission.
News update
21/09/2020
Victorian Disability Support Worker priority COVID-19 testing and accessing PPE
The Victorian Government invites support workers in Dandenong and Casey to get tested, whether or not they have symptoms. Workers without symptoms may continue working while waiting for results.
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18/09/2020
Future of the SCHADS and SES Awards' COVID-19 Flexibility Schedules remains uncertain
The Schedule X in the SCHADS and SES Awards has not yet been extended by the FWC and is currently due to expire 29 October 2020.
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17/09/2020
Queensland State Committee Chair and Deputy Chair elected
The Queensland State Committee have elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair.
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17/09/2020
NDS Annual Market Survey and Workforce Census – closing Monday!
There are just a few more days to let us know your views on the issues facing the disability sector and contribute to our advocacy!
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16/09/2020
$14M WA Sector Transition Funding announced
Disability service providers in WA facing the challenge of transitioning to the NDIS will receive an additional $14 million in new funding.
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15/09/2020
Provide your feedback on the draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
The South Australian Attorney-General’s Department has released a draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan for public consultation.
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11/09/2020
Queensland COVID-19 Fiscal and Economic Review online event
Hear more about the recently released Queensland Government’s COVID-19 Fiscal and Economic Review.
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4/09/2020
NDS supports recommendations of Ann Marie Smith review
NDS today welcomed recommendations by Alan Robertson SC following his independent review of disability regulation.
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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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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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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.
