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27/11/2020
Child protection system not fit for First Nations families
Themes included gaps between legislation and practice, the impact of parental assessments, and First Nations decision-making.
News update
27/11/2020
Vale John Morkham
NDS was saddened to learn of the recent passing of friend and colleague, John Morkham. John was a leading contributor to the campaign to create a nationally-focused peak body.
News update
27/11/2020
Victorian COVID-19 updates
COVID-19 updates for Victorian service providers include relaxation of PPE, last step roadmap and an EOI for face-to-face DHHS infection prevention and control training this December.
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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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Safer and Stronger Board series: COVID Challenges and Ensuring Organisational Sustainability
This webinar series focuses on organisational issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic for board members
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NDS in WA Year in Review 2019/20
NDS in WA is pleased to present its 2019/20 Year in Review.
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Referoo - Fast, simple and secure online reference checks
Referoo is a leading online reference checking tool, designed to make it easy for you to generate fast and secure reference checks that are customisable to any business.
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30/11/2020 to 3/12/2020
Support Coordination Network Roundtables are being held across Tasmania to share the latest information, strategies and good practice to operate successfully in the NDIS environment.
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Royal Commission Update and Governing for new Quality and Safeguards
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Victoria (online)
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1/12/2020
This webinar for Board's and CEO's will provide a Royal Commission update and focus on Boards governing for the new quality and safeguards requirements and for the COVID normal environment.
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Health and Safety Representatives Community of Practice
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Victoria (online)
Event start date:
2/12/2020
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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27/11/2020
Child protection system not fit for First Nations families
Themes included gaps between legislation and practice, the impact of parental assessments, and First Nations decision-making.
News update
27/11/2020
Vale John Morkham
NDS was saddened to learn of the recent passing of friend and colleague, John Morkham. John was a leading contributor to the campaign to create a nationally-focused peak body.
News update
27/11/2020
Victorian COVID-19 updates
COVID-19 updates for Victorian service providers include relaxation of PPE, last step roadmap and an EOI for face-to-face DHHS infection prevention and control training this December.
News update
26/11/2020
WA Disability Sector COVID-19 Preparedness Guide
A COVID-19 Preparedness Guide has been developed and released by the WA COVID-19 Disability Taskforce to ensure a proactive response by the WA disability sector if there is a surge of COVID-19 cases.
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25/11/2020
Historical mistreatment and distrust undermines engagement with government support
Themes included intergenerational disadvantage, fear, and early intervention.
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25/11/2020
Consultation on new Worker Screening Regulations in Victoria
NDS is seeking feedback from members on the proposed Victorian NDIS Worker Screening Check regulation.
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25/11/2020
NDIS consultations released - member input sought
As the NDIS reached full implementation, the NDIA turned its attention to reviewing and refining how it is operating, releasing three consultations today.
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25/11/2020
Input sought - National Disability Strategy and NDIS Outcomes Frameworks
Your input is sought to inform NDS's submission to DSS on the National Disability Strategy and NDIS Outcomes Frameworks.
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24/11/2020
RC hearing considers First Nations child removal and intervention
Themes included intergenerational disadvantage and need for cultural competency.
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24/11/2020
Vic’s big spending budget includes some disability specific initiatives
The Victorian Government's 2020-21 budget focuses on jobs and includes several disability initiatives, as well as a number of broader initiatives of relevance.
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13/11/2020
People with disability must be top priority for COVID vaccine
NDS, today called upon National Cabinet to ensure people with disability, their families, carers and the workers who support them, are given priority access to a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available.
Media release
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.
