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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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18/02/2020

NDIS workforce is the subject of a new inquiry

As part of its remit to inquire into the implementation, performance and governance of the NDIS, the JSC is turning its attention to the workforce
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News update
13/02/2020

Royal Commission News | Edition 13

This edition covers the latest news on the Disability Royal Commission, events and resources for providers and a recent DRC related helpdesk question answered.
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13/02/2020

What Matters Most to our Sector? Find out at the NSW Conference.

Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and register for the conference now!
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12/02/2020

CFA is improving bushfire preparedness planning in Victoria with those at risk

Learn about the CFA led project that will build the capability of the community and social services sector and discover additional resources and advice.
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12/02/2020

Connecting disability employers and employment services to increase workers moving into disability roles

Strengthening connections between employment services and disability providers in the care sector in regional Victoria, Improving links would address shortages.
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12/02/2020

Differential NDIS Market Settings for a Psychosocial Disability Workforce

Discover findings from the recent workshop to investigate the impact of NDIS market settings on providers who support people with psychosocial disability.
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12/02/2020

Have your say - review of eligibility criteria for ACROD Parking

A review of the ACROD Parking Program eligibility criteria by the State Government aims to create a more inclusive and supportive WA for people with disability.

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Media release
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).