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29/05/2020
UTS launches the Entrepreneurs with Disability Report
The Australian Disability Commissioner, Ben Gauntlett has launched the Entrepreneurs with Disability Report for the University of Technology Sydney.
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29/05/2020
NSW NDIS Provider Forums go virtual
As we emerge from COVID-19 restrictions join NDS, the NDIA, NDIS Commission, the NSW Ministry of Health and your local colleagues to reflect on what we have learnt and hear the latest sector updates.
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28/05/2020
SA Police - Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020-2024
South Australia Police are currently preparing a new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and is seeking feedback from the South Australian community.
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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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1/04/2020
Victorian Government releases Skills Issues Paper, seeking submissions
Read the Issues Paper for the Review into Skills for Victoria’s Growing Economy, lodge a submission and complete the online survey.
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Member Webinar: Risk Management and COVID-19 - The Road to Recovery
Wellness Webinar #6. This NDS member-only webinar, you will learn and reflect on your response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Member Webinar: Coping with COVID-19 – Mindfulness with Meg Welchman
Wellness Webinar #5 | This NDS Member Exclusive COVID-19 series webcast focuses on wellness and features Meg Welchman of Purple Cords Press.
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Discovering Customised Employment
Discover this person-centered approach to employment supports and services.
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Member Webinar: AGMs and COVID-19 – What you need to know
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3/06/2020
In this member-only webinar, Tal Williams of Holman Webb Lawyers, will take us through the allowances that have been made to Annual General Meeting requirements.
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Victorian NDS Webinar: Discussing Positive Behaviour Support
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4/06/2020
This interactive webinar will feature discussions of positive behaviour support during COVID-19.
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NSW Accommodation Support and Housing Subcommittee
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4/06/2020
Registrations are now open for the next meeting of the NSW Accommodation Support and Housing subcommittee.
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29/05/2020
UTS launches the Entrepreneurs with Disability Report
The Australian Disability Commissioner, Ben Gauntlett has launched the Entrepreneurs with Disability Report for the University of Technology Sydney.
News update
29/05/2020
NSW NDIS Provider Forums go virtual
As we emerge from COVID-19 restrictions join NDS, the NDIA, NDIS Commission, the NSW Ministry of Health and your local colleagues to reflect on what we have learnt and hear the latest sector updates.
News update
28/05/2020
SA Police - Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020-2024
South Australia Police are currently preparing a new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and is seeking feedback from the South Australian community.
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28/05/2020
DETECT Snapshot Program announced by WA Government
The DETECT Snapshot program will allow people working in the WA disability sector and other eligible groups to be tested for COVID-19, even if they display no symptoms.
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27/05/2020
Enactment of Victorian Gender Equality Act 2020
The Gender Equality Act 2020 was enacted on 25 February 2020 with a commencement date of 31 March 2021.
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26/05/2020
Fiona's Focus: The response to COVID-19 in Victoria
This Victorian NDIS News focuses on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria and its impact on people with disability and disability services.
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26/05/2020
DRC releases restrictive practices issues paper
The paper considers how restrictive practices can be prevented and avoided, and their use in various settings.
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22/05/2020
Member consultation on new draft Victorian Portable Long Service Scheme Regulations and Regulatory Impact Statement
As part of the review of the Long Service Benefits Portability Interim Regulations, the Victorian Government released Draft Regulations and a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation.
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22/05/2020
2020 Disability Support Awards Gala Dinner Cancelled
The 2020 WA Disability Support Awards Gala Dinner has been cancelled, however finalists and winners will be announced on the Disability Support Awards Facebook page from 22 until 28 June.
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22/05/2020
Federal Court confirms principles identified in 2018 casual worker decision
The recent Federal Court Workpac V Rossato decision has confirmed the principles of the Workpac v Skene decision in 2018.
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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.
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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.
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20/01/2020
Tune review maps positive path for NDIS
The review of the NDIS Act, conducted by David Tune AO PSM, was released today.
