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15/04/2021
NDIA National Provider Forums
The NDIA has organised a series of Provider Forums around Australia.
News update
14/04/2021
National Disability Employment Strategy Consultation Paper released
DSS has released a consultation paper on the Federal Government's National Disability Employment Strategy which will complement the new National Disability Strategy.
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12/04/2021
2GB Radio: Thousands of vulnerable Australians waiting on COVID-19 jab
Deborah Knight spoke to NDS CEO David Moody about the impacts the COVID-19 vaccine delays have had on the disability sector.
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Proposed new wage structure for the Supported Employment Services Award
NDS has developed an infographic setting out the key elements and implementation timeframe of the FWC’s proposed wages framework for supported employment.
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NSW Worker Screening: What you need to know
NDS were joined by Michael Rosmalen, Director NDIS Worker Check, NSW Office of the Children's Guardian for an overview of the NDISWC application process.
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Outcomes with Burke and Beyond
Burke and Beyond share their Next Step transition program which focuses on working with groups of young people, in gaining necessary life skills to be a part of their community.
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NDS Member Meeting
State of the Disability Sector Report: A Queensland perspective
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Queensland (Online)
Event start date:
16/04/2021
A members-only event to discuss the similarities and differences between Queensland and national data collected as part of the State of the Disability Sector Report 2020.
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The Art of Support Coordination
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Perth
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20/04/2021 to 21/04/2021
This is a practical workshop for existing, new and aspiring Support Coordinators to learn about the Art of Support Coordination.
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SME Sundowner Event
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Perth
Event start date:
20/04/2021
NDS is delighted to invite WA members to a sundowner event exclusively for small to medium providers.
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News update
15/04/2021
NDIA National Provider Forums
The NDIA has organised a series of Provider Forums around Australia.
News update
14/04/2021
National Disability Employment Strategy Consultation Paper released
DSS has released a consultation paper on the Federal Government's National Disability Employment Strategy which will complement the new National Disability Strategy.
News update
12/04/2021
Department of Health advice on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The Pfizer vaccine will be available for people with disability, carers and workers aged 18 to 50 including people eligible under phases 1a and 1b.
News update
7/04/2021
NSW Government Social Sector Transformation Fund Grants are now open
Eligible organisations are now able to apply for the Social Sector Transformation Fund grants.
News update
7/04/2021
NDS’s Quality and Safeguarding conference – Hurry, early bird registrations close soon
Register for NDS’s virtual Quality and Safeguarding conference before 8pm AEST this Friday to enjoy early bird rates. Don’t delay!
News update
7/04/2021
Infographic on new wages framework for supported employment
NDS has developed a resource setting out the key elements and implementation timeframe of the FWC’s proposed wages framework for supported employment.
News update
7/04/2021
Attendance subsidy now available - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Pathways Workshop
NDIS registered providers in WA can now apply for an attendance subsidy for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Pathways Workshop.
News update
6/04/2021
Effective approaches to prevention and diagnosis of FASD
The Senate Community Affairs References Committee has released its report examining Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Thirty two recommendations are made.
News update
1/04/2021
Vic COVID-19 Update: Disability Sector restrictions relaxed
DFFH has released fact sheets for community services covered by care facilities and general community services dated 1 April which include updated COVID-19 requirements.
News update
1/04/2021
Have your say on reforms for the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport
The Australian Government is currently seeking public feedback on 16 areas of reform, as well as amendments to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002.
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Media release
11/03/2021
NDS calls for rollout of compulsory NDIS assessments to cease
"This is not the NDIS that was promised": peak body National Disability Services says planned independent assessments will "fundamentally alter the individualised and personalised nature of the NDIS".
Media release
17/02/2021
National Disability Services: vaccine must be mandatory
Well before the 'Eagle landed' with the first pallet of Australia's COVID-19 vaccines, National Disability Services (NDS) and its members were grappling with the question of whether vaccination for disability...
Media release
7/12/2020
Disability services sector surviving, not thriving
Seven years into the NDIS and Australia's disability service sector seems to be faring comparatively better – but still operating well short of full strength.
Media release
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.
