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18/09/2020
Future of the SCHADS and SES Awards' COVID-19 Flexibility Schedules remains uncertain
The Schedule X in the SCHADS and SES Awards has not yet been extended by the FWC and is currently due to expire 29 October 2020.
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17/09/2020
Queensland State Committee Chair and Deputy Chair elected
The Queensland State Committee have elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair.
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17/09/2020
NDS Annual Market Survey and Workforce Census – closing Monday!
There are just a few more days to let us know your views on the issues facing the disability sector and contribute to our advocacy!
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5/06/2020
NDS submission: Review of Skills for Victoria's Growing Economy
NDS calls for greater coordination of workforce training initiatives, improved training quality and more support for people with disabilities to gain employment.
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28/04/2020
Implementing the Victorian Care Facilities Directions (No 2) in disability residential settings – Your questions answered
The top 5 questions from the NDS Helpdesk regarding the implementation of the Victorian Care Facilities Directions (No 2)
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20/04/2020
Disability Act gazettal continues for Victorian residential services
Unless requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act 1996 can be upheld, re-gazetted Victorian group homes will continue to operate under the Disability Act 2006.
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Member webinar: Governing for Rights and Quality
This member webinar provides an overview of Right on Board, a capacity-building program for Boards and Executive Teams.
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DHHS and NDS Webinars: Safer and Stronger - Responding to COVID-19 in the Disability Sector
Funded by the Victorian Government, NDS's Victorian Safer and Stronger Project aims to provide practical information and support to Victorian disability service providers on Infection Control and Business...
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Member Webinar: Cyber Security and the Disability Sector
In this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of current cyber security trends, receive practical steps for strengthening the cyber security of their organisation and a brief overview on...
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Victorian Worker Mobility Reduction Scheme
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22/09/2020
NDS is hosting a meeting on the Victorian Worker Mobility Reduction Scheme for registered SIL and short term accommodation providers.
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Health and Safety Representatives Community of Practice
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Victoria (online)
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23/09/2020
NDS, in partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, is commencing a Community of Practice for Health and Safety Representatives at disability service organisations.
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1/10/2020 to 30/10/2020
NDS's Sector Readiness training for members in advance of the rollout of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission in WA.
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31/08/2020
Sarah's Soundbite: Victorian COVID-19 update
Acting State Manager, Sarah Fordyce summarises the current COVID-19 situation in Victoria and outlines the new Safer and Stronger initiative.
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29/07/2020
Sarah's Soundbite: COVID-19 in Victoria
Acting State Manager, Sarah Fordyce summarises the current COVID-19 situation in Victoria and outlines the new Safer and Stronger initiative.
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30/06/2020
Fiona's Focus: Workforce
This edition of NDIS news has a focus on Workforce. Finding, training and retaining a high quality workforce is a key component in the delivery of high quality services.
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26/05/2020
Fiona's Focus: The response to COVID-19 in Victoria
This Victorian NDIS News focuses on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria and its impact on people with disability and disability services.
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2/03/2020
Success strategies for your ILC grant: Finding your supporting evidence
ILC grant projects must be evidence-based. Provide information to support the challenge your project is seeking to address. This continues our ILC grant series.
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6/02/2020
Fiona's Focus: Let's Talk Workforce
Workforce shortages continue to be a major concern in the disability sector throughout Victoria. Find out about the workforce support and resources available.
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4/02/2020
Success strategies for your ILC grant: Building your story
Understanding and articulating your project well is vital. This is the second piece in our ILC grant support series.
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10/01/2020
Fiona's Focus: NDS sector support available in 2020
This month, Fiona Still outlines the key issues facing providers over the past year and announces the NDS sector support that will be available in 2020.
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6/01/2020
Success strategies for your ILC grant: Identifying the gap
This is the first piece in our series to update and support providers applying for ILC grants. Learn how to identify whether your project addresses a gap.
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13/12/2019
Fiona's Focus: 2019 reflections
As the year comes to an end, Fiona Still reflects on NDS's achievements and outlines the key issues facing providers and the sector at large.
