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News update
28/02/2020

DRC hears from NDIS Commission, government departments and advocates

The Commission explored policies and their implementation, reporting incidents, and mental illness.
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28/02/2020

NDS National Committees - calling for nominations

Members are advised that the NDS Board has agreed a new process for members to nominate for 9 National Committees of the Board.
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News update
27/02/2020

A night not to be missed - 2020 WA Disability Support Awards

NDS is excited to announce that tickets for the 2020 WA Disability Support Awards are now available to purchase!
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26/02/2020

Early-bird registrations open - Queensland Conference 2020: Futures in Disability

Early-bird registrations are now open for the Queensland Conference 2020: Futures in Disability
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26/02/2020

DRC hears about deaths, interface between health and disability

Themes included complexity at the interface, devaluing of people and variation in service quality.
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25/02/2020

DRC turns to dental health, First Nations people and advocates

Themes included oral health, intersectionality and need for concrete targets.
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25/02/2020

Greater flexibility in use of funding for transport

The NDIS has announced changes allowing participants to use funds more flexibly for transport.
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21/02/2020

DRC hears from more parents and people with disability

Themes included devaluing of people with disability, sub-standard health care and lack of choice.
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20/02/2020

Commonwealth opens grant round for Disability Employment Continuity of Support

The Commonwealth has released details of a grant application round for organisations seeking funding to provide Disability Employment Continuity of Support.
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News update
18/02/2020

DRC begins hearing on health care for people with cognitive disability

People with cognitive disability, advocates and a parent gave evidence at the first day of the Sydney hearing.

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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.
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18/12/2019

Save the date for the NSW Conference

Before you rush off for the holidays make sure that you have saved the dates for NDS's NSW Conference which will be held on 6-7 April 2020.
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1/11/2019

NDS reiterates support for Disability Royal Commission

The Disability Royal Commission is set to commence hearing evidence next week. NDS has reiterated its support for the Commission's important work.
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17/10/2019

NDS welcomes incoming CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency

Acting CEO of National Disability Services (NDS), David Moody, today welcomed the appointment of a new CEO for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).