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News update

29/05/2017

DSS Star Ratings for March 2017 released

The Department of Social Services has publicly released the March 2017 Star Ratings.

News update

29/05/2017

High performance work - Unlock worker potential and deliver more responsive services

NDS is creating a network of organisations experimenting with high performance ways of working. Network members will share information, tools and techniques.

News update

29/05/2017

Inviting nominations for WA Ministerial Advisory Committee on Disability

The Minister for Disability Services has invited interested people to nominate for membership of the WA Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability.
Policy
News update

3/04/2017

NDS pushes to maintain high service quality in NDIS costs submission to PC

NDS’s submission to the Productivity Commission on NDIS costs highlights critical matters that impact on the delivery of high-quality supports.

News update

7/03/2017

NDS proposes ways to improve the NDIS for people with psychosocial disability

NDS’s submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the provision of services for people with psychosocial disabilities aims to ease uncertainty about supports.

Submission

7/03/2017

Social impact investing could stimulate service innovation

An NDS submission argues that social impact investing could have a role in supporting disability service innovation, although its scope is limited.
Resources
Resources

Member Webinar: 2017 Budget Briefing with Ken Baker

The Budget Briefing webinar provides expert analysis on what the 2017 Federal Budget holds for the NDIS and disability employment.

Resources

Free Audits of Electricity and Gas Bills

Specialist Energy Management provides professional energy brokering and energy management services.

Resources

Work, Health and Safety Package

This is a discounted work, health and safety package available for NDS Members through enableHR.
Events & Training
Special Event

Starting a Private Practice – NDP’s new Learning Hub series

Location: National

Date: 30/05/2017 to 23/06/2017

Facilitated by Maida Learning, the ‘Starting a Private Practice’ series will support disability sector professionals’ transition into private practice, providing the know-how and confidence to...

Training Course (short)

Leadership Innovation Network: Costing & Pricing with Professor David Gilchrist

Location: Hobart

Date: 31/05/2017

The first in a series of presentations for the Tasmanian Leadership Innovation Network, NDS invites you to this discussion with Professor David Gilchrist, who will speak on Costing and Pricing into...

Training Course (short)

Managing Complaints: Getting it right

Location: Perth

Date: 31/05/2017

This half-day interactive workshop is designed to expand Disability Services Organisations knowledge around complaints-handling and explore practical strategies available to strengthen practices.

News

Media releases

Media release

26/05/2017

Disability sector committed to a zero tolerance approach to abuse and neglect

Federal Labor has today outlined their policy to establish a Royal Commission into violence and abuse against people with disability.

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Media release

26/05/2017

Speed must not compromise quality of NDIS in Queensland

NDS welcomes a decision from the Commonwealth and Queensland governments that sees hundreds of Queenslanders with disability gain early access to the NDIS.

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Media release

25/05/2017

Collaborative new approach for Autism launched by government

Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services Jane Prentice has announced a collaborative approach to better support people with Autism.

Media release

9/05/2017

Funding the NDIS through the Medicare Levy adds certainty

NDS welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to fully fund its share of the NDIS by increasing the Medicare Levy.