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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.

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.
Policy
Resources
Resources

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.

Resources

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.

Resources

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.
Events & Training
Sector Meeting

WA Quality and Safeguarding Community of Practice

Location: Western Australia (online)

Event start date: 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...

NDS Events

Tasmanian Disability Interface Meetings

Location: 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.

Webinar

Occupational Violence in Victoria - Scoping the Issue

Location: Victoria (online)

Event start date: 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.

News

Media releases

Media release

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...