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18/07/2019
Exciting developments for Workforce Wizard
To streamline collection and reduce response burden for providers, data collection for the Annual Market Survey and Workforce Wizard will be combined this year.
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18/07/2019
Restrictive Practice Authorisation process consultation now open
The NSW Government is seeking feedback into the future model of Restrictive Practice Authorisation in NSW. Consultations will close on 30 August 2019.
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15/07/2019
NDIS full-scheme agreement signed by Queensland and Commonwealth Governments
An NDIS full-scheme agreement has now been signed by the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments, taking effect from 1 July 2020.
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5/07/2019
SDA Update and Overview Resource
NDS has released an overview for SDA Providers of the complex regulatory environment and invites members to join an online SDA reference group.
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7/06/2019
NDS calls for delay of Portable Long Service Scheme for community services sector
In its submission to government, NDS argues that the continuing confusion around the Portable Long Service Scheme means a delay is necessary.
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6/05/2019
Portable Long Service Scheme to cover all disability services
Draft regulations for the scheme, which originally excluded NDIS-funded activity, include all disability services from 1 January 2020.
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Member Webinar: Governance: the responsibilities of directors and boards
This webinar will look at the specified responsibilities of directors (or committee members) and boards as well as the more general responsibilities that attach to these senior positions in management...
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Project Echo - Mainstream and Community Readiness for the NDIS
The Echo Project was developed to engage,connect, Help and Open networks for NDIS Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) in Tasmania.
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Quality and Safeguards in the NDIS: A NSW Provider Guide
This guide maps the current NDIS Commission requirements against the previous NSW Quality and Safeguarding Framework under the NSW State Government.
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Essential Briefing 2019
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23/07/2019 to 23/08/2019
At this year's Briefings, hear about and discuss key issues concerning the NDIS, the Quality and Safeguards Framework and the Royal Commission, and get prepared for everything they bring.
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ACT Disability Sector Forum
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25/07/2019
This upcoming ACT Disability Sector Forum will be the first time the sector comes together after Canberra officially enters into the NDIS full scheme on 1 July 2019. Be a part of the discussion by joing...
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Parkville
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25/07/2019
The NDS Research Advisory Group brings together researchers from universities across Victoria and service providers with different specialities to discuss the latest disability research.
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9/07/2019
Fiona's Focus: SDP team and plans
In the first 'Fiona's Focus', recently-appointed NDS Victorian State Manager Fiona Still introduces the SDP team and shares what is ahead for the project.
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7/06/2019
Tony Talks: Embarking on Phase Three of the Sector Development Project!
Tony Pooley reflects on the achievements the Sector Development Project and looks ahead to the activities of the new financial year.
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14/05/2019
Tony Talks: The Day of Action
Tony Pooley reflects on the NDS and Every Australian Counts 'National Day of Action' on 3 May, and shares practical solutions to improve the NDIS.
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12/04/2019
Tony Talks: Delivering the Promise
Tony talks about the NDS Election Campaign 'Delivering The Promise: Get the NDIS on Track' and the 5 key things NDS has asked to be addressed urgently.
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15/03/2019
Tony Talks: Reflections from the Victorian State Conference
The inaugural Tony Talks provides insights from the Victorian State Conference and information on the NDS Pre-Budget Submission priority areas.
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13/02/2019
Moody's Message: Delivering The Promise of Jobs
David Moody shares how NDS, along with our members, will continue to help expand the disability workforce across Victoria in 2019.
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14/01/2019
Helpdesk Top 5: January 2019
Quality and safeguarding has been a popular Helpdesk topic as Victorian providers prepare to transition to the NDIS.
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14/01/2019
Quality and Safeguarding covered at NDS forum
Learn more about the recent NDS Quality and Safeguarding forum and launch of Zero Tolerance Responding to Abuse films.
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11/01/2019
In Case You Missed It: COAG Disability Reform Council Quarterly Report
Here are some key findings from the recent COAG Report to keep you up-to-date with how the scheme is tracking.
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11/01/2019
Moody's Message: Marketing For The Disability Sector, kick off 2019 with a bang
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