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31/03/2023
CEO Update: NDS launches new report on funding for community-based programs
NDS releases a new research report, report back on our meeting with Minister Shorten, and we seek your input to respond to the Pricing Review.
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30/03/2023
Disability enterprises encouraged to bid for goods and services for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Local Jobs First policies favour Victorian social enterprises for hundreds of listed goods and services at the games.
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30/03/2023
West Australians celebrated for excellence in supporting people with disability
In Perth on 24 March, the WA Disability Support Awards 2023 recognised exceptional people doing exceptional work.
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Jobs Guarantee Factsheet
Are you an employer in the Disability Services sector? You may be eligible for job matching or funded support to employ key qualified staff.
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Entry to Care Roles, Local Jobs Program
Entry to Care Roles is a DEWR-funded program to train and coach job seekers in entry level roles in the disability sector and attract suitable workers.
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Tasmanian Healthy Eating Project: Cooking videos
Funded by the Healthy Tasmania Fund, these videos were created for people with disability and their supports to equip them with the skills and knowledge to improve healthy eating.
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What becomes possible if we build our capacity for meaningful collaboration?
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National Disability Services (NDS) in Queensland is working to support organisations to engage and connect in the face of increasing competition and operational pressures, to collaborate and co-design...
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4/04/2023
NDS invites disability services providers to attend Day Services network meetings to regularly discuss issues and concerns, and share strategies.
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Session with NDIA on new CALD Strategy
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National (online)
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4/04/2023
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is co-designing a new Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) Strategy.
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30/03/2023
Disability enterprises encouraged to bid for goods and services for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Local Jobs First policies favour Victorian social enterprises for hundreds of listed goods and services at the games.
News update
30/03/2023
On tenth anniversary of NDIS, research shows critical low in community disability programs
Lack of funding and volunteers leaves concerning outlook for disability community programs.
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29/03/2023
Guide to new classification structure for the SES Award released
The Good Practice Guide to the new classification structure in the SES Award to be presented in a Community of Practice on 31 March
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28/03/2023
Disability Royal Commission releases Public Hearing 23 (Afford) Report
The DRC has released a report that makes 29 findings about the experiences of people with disability engaging with service provider Afford.
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23/03/2023
Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, March 2023
Our first network meeting for the year looked at the PACE trial, while Senator Urquhart and NDIS Minister Bill Shorten joined a workforce roundtable in Burnie.
News update
21/03/2023
Provider data needed for NDS response to Annual Pricing Review
With the release the 2022–23 Annual Pricing Review, NDS is collecting provider pricing and cost data to strengthen our submission.
News update
20/03/2023
Exemptions for Victorian accredited bus number plates announced
Bus operators registered under the previous safety scheme only need accredited plates for buses bought after 1 March 2023.
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20/03/2023
WA in Focus by Coralie Flatters, March 2023
This year gets into gear with meetings with government representatives and members across the state, while we look forward to the Disability Support Awards.
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17/03/2023
2022-23 NDIA Annual Pricing Review Consultation Paper released
The 2022-23 Annual Pricing Review (APR) is underway, and the NDIA are seeking public feedback on NDIS price limits for the 2023-24 financial year.
News update
15/03/2023
New resources for people with disability staying in hospital
The My Hospital Pack and Your Hospital guides will assist people with disability to have a well-prepared and positive hospital stay.
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30/03/2023
New report: Lack of funding and volunteers leaves concerning outlook for disability community programs on 10th anniversary of NDIS
With the 10th anniversary of the NDIS this week , new research highlights concerns for the future of ‘Tier 2’ disability services.
Media release
27/03/2023
West Australians recognised for supporting people with disability
WA frontline workers and leaders from a range of disability support organisations have been honoured for the impact they have had on the lives of people with disability at the 2023 Disability Support Awards.
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16/02/2023
Disability Sector Ready for Reform, Support Needed for Stretched Providers
NDS CEO Laurie Leigh appears before Disability Royal Commission hearing examining the policies and practices of disability service providers.
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28/11/2022
State of the Disability Sector survey – growing number of providers predicting losses, looking to NDIS Review for improved conditions
NDS’s 2022 survey has revealed a concerning economic outlook for the nation's disability sector, however providers were more optimistic on NDIS reforms.
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