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20/01/2021
Vic COVID-19 update: Face masks, protective eyewear, return to office and WorkSafe resources
DHHS has released updated requirements on face masks, protective eyewear and return to work office capacity. WorkSafe has released new COVID-19 resources.
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20/01/2021
Help inform NDS’s submission on private health insurance reforms
NDS is preparing a submission in response to a Department of Health (DoH) consultation paper on the implementation of the second wave of reforms to private health insurance.
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19/01/2021
South Australia’s proposed COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The South Australian Government seeks feedback on its proposed plan for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in SA from February.
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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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Free business consultations for NDS small business and sole traders
NDS's small business and sole trader members are now able to access up to three complimentary 20 minute over-the-phone consultations on any NDIS business-related issue with Nexia Australia.
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Behaviour Support Practitioner Recorded Webinars
This webinar is about ‘Considering health, pain and communication in positive behaviour support’.
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WA Election Priorities 2021
NDS has developed our WA State Election Priorities for the State Election on 13 March 2021.
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In Focus: Worker Screening Changes (Session 2)
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Queensland (online)
Event start date:
21/01/2021
This webinar will provide an overview of the changes in worker screening practices and processes and highlight implications for disability service providers.
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WA Workforce Sub-Committee
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Northbridge
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22/01/2021 to 5/11/2021
2021 dates for WA's Workforce Sub-Committee have been released offering both face-to-face and online options.
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NSW Accommodation Support and Housing Subcommittee
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NSW (Online)
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27/01/2021 to 27/10/2021
Members are invited to register for NSW Accommodation Support and Housing Subcommittee meetings for 2021
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21/12/2020
Sarah's Soundbite: December 2020
Acknowledging your many efforts over the past year and looking forward to a new year of continued collaboration, including infection prevention and control training and a focus on workforce well being.
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30/11/2020
Sarah's Soundbite: November 2020
As services prepare to move to COVID normal, NDS is offering infection control training and an array of engagement opportunities.
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30/10/2020
Sarah's Soundbite: October 2020
Acting State Manager, Sarah Fordyce summarises the events of October 2020.
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30/09/2020
Sarah's Soundbite: September 2020
Acting State Manager, Sarah Fordyce summarises the events of September 2020.
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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.
