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20/09/2019
Queensland State Committee Chair and Vice Chair 2019-20 elected
NDS welcomes the Queensland State Committee Chair and Vice Chair for 2019-20.
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18/09/2019
NDIS Commission website updates
The NDIS Commission has been updating content on its website since its expansion to the NT, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the ACT in July 2019.
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18/09/2019
What matters most: NDS WA Conference wraps up for 2019
The NDS WA Conference was held in Perth this week. 530 delegates from the disability services sector, not-for-profit sector and government attended.
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17/09/2019
Disability provider obligations under the Portable Long Service Scheme in Victoria
Information on employer obligations under the Portable Long Service Scheme has been released by the Victorian Portable Long Service Authority.
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10/09/2019
Changes for Government and Non-Government SDA providers as amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act come into effect
Changes include vacancy coordination, fire service and board/lodging.
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5/09/2019
Streamlining Agreements: Victorian SDA Residential Agreement and Information Statements Released
Consumer Affairs Victoria release the new SDA lease agreements
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August Triple N (NDS NEWS NSW) - NDIS Pricing
This webinar was the first in a series of regular webinars to keep NDS NSW members up to date and opportunities to access experts without having to leave your desks.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Guide and Toolkit
This Guide and Toolkit has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment across the disability sector.
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Practical Guidance to Operating in the NDIS
This document provides guidance to providers as they change and adapt to the new systems and processes introduced by NDIS.
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Quality and Safeguarding: Reflection and Action
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Northbridge
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26/09/2019
As part of the Quality and Safeguarding Project, NDS is delivering this interactive half-day workshop, developed for coordinators and key support workers promoting best practice.
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Free speed dating networking event for SA allied health practitioners
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An event for allied health professionals delivering disability services to meet peers and colleagues to build connections and enable future referrals, multidisciplinary service delivery and/or collaboration
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Defensible Documentation for Disability Support Staff
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National
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26/09/2019 to 5/12/2019
Learn the leading method to document progress notes professionally, legally and competently.
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News update
20/09/2019
Queensland State Committee Chair and Vice Chair 2019-20 elected
NDS welcomes the Queensland State Committee Chair and Vice Chair for 2019-20.
News update
18/09/2019
NDIS Commission website updates
The NDIS Commission has been updating content on its website since its expansion to the NT, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the ACT in July 2019.
News update
18/09/2019
What matters most: NDS WA Conference wraps up for 2019
The NDS WA Conference was held in Perth this week. 530 delegates from the disability services sector, not-for-profit sector and government attended.
News update
17/09/2019
Royal Commission gives notice about forthcoming requests for information
The letter provides provisional definitions and lists the type of information likely to be of interest to the Commission.
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16/09/2019
Changes to reporting of unauthorised routine chemical and routine environmental restrictive practices
NDS welcomes changes just announced by the NDIS Commission to reporting obligations in respect of the unauthorised use of restrictive practices.
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16/09/2019
Hearing themes set, letters sent: The Royal Commission First Hearing
Education and learning, and homes and living will be the focus of the Royal Commission in further hearings, which will occur before the end of the year.
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12/09/2019
Board Election and AGM Schedule 2019
In accordance with Article 5 of the Constitution of National Disability Services and By-Law No 1, the 2019 election of the Board is by secret postal ballot.
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12/09/2019
Federal Court decision confirms personal/carer’s leave provisions in National Employment Standards
The Federal Court has made a recent decision dealing with the method of accruing and taking paid personal/carer’s leave for the purposes of the NES.
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12/09/2019
WA Government seeks expressions of interest for Supporting Communities Forum membership
The Supporting Communities Forum maximises opportunities to deliver high-quality services in WA. The Government is seeking expressions of interest for 2020-21.
News update
11/09/2019
NDS CEOs’ Meeting: Registrations now open!
Registrations are now open for our flagship event, the CEOs’ Meeting! This year's event will feature a refreshed program based on your feedback.
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6/09/2019
Outrageous decision by NDIA pits participants against providers
David Moody, Acting CEO of NDS, has been informed by the NDIA that it is reneging on earlier advice about NDIS participant funding.
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21/08/2019
NDS welcomes more support for carers
NDS has welcomed the announcement by Senator Anne Ruston for increased support for carers.
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12/08/2019
NDS welcomes NDIS review to cut wait times
NDS welcomes the Government’s announcement that the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 will be reviewed to streamline NDIS processes.
Media release
11/07/2019
Peak body welcomes reduced wait times for NDIS supports for children
NDS welcomes an October deadline from the Government to implement a reduced wait time for children accessing early intervention supports through NDIS.
