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News update

16/08/2018

Register now for the Eastern Melbourne Make It Work forum

NDS is partnering with Every Australian Counts to roll out forums across Australia to reengage with our local MPs and seek their support to address NDIS issues.

News update

13/08/2018

NDS Monthly Wrap - August 2018

This month: The NDS Helpdesk launch, hosting our annual NDIS Essential Briefing series in capital cities across Australia, and meeting with the NDIA on pricing.

News update

9/08/2018

NDIS portal improvements

Improvements will be made to the myplace portal over the coming weekend.
Policy
Policy News

28/02/2018

Australian Disability Workforce Report: Second edition highlights workforce risks

The second edition of the Australian Disability Workforce Report illustrates greater use of casual and part-time workers as organisations grapple with pricing.

Policy News

1/11/2017

NDS voices concerns on proposed registration and accreditation scheme

In its submission to the Victorian Government, NDS outlines our concerns about the proposed registration and accreditation scheme for the disability workforce.

Policy News

25/10/2017

Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme to be expanded from 1 November

The DWES for workers in direct support roles at registered residential services will be expanded to cover all Victorian services registered with the DHHS.
Resources
Resources

Member webinar: Getting the most from the NDS Helpdesk

This NDS Member Exclusive Webinar recording takes you through the NDS Helpdesk, so you can get the most out of it.

Resources

Safeguarding for Boards

Safeguarding for Boards is a series of short films and a guide for boards of disability service providers. They help boards to understand and address the risk of abuse and neglect of people they support.

Resources

Understanding Participant Choice in the National Disability Insurance Scheme

NDS is partnering with the Institute for Choice at the University of South Australia to conduct a program of research on how NDIS participants make choices about providers and why they make the choices...
Events & Training
Training Course (short)

Stepping Up - Staff Supervision and Development

Location: Perth

Event start date: 20/08/2018 to 27/08/2018

This workshop will help you develop and implement a robust set of leadership tools that you can use in your workplace to positively influence the work culture, values and ethics of your teams.

Special Event

How to develop High Performance Teams

Location: Parkville

Event start date: 20/08/2018

High Performance Teams can deliver better outcomes for participants, staff and the organisation, but how do you implement them in your organisation? Get your answers in this workshop.

Special Event

Wimmera South West (Warrnambool) CEO and Senior Management Network Meeting

Location: Warrnambool

Event start date: 21/08/2018

The second Warrnambool CEO and Senior Management Network Meeting aims to enable a robust discussion between key stakeholders to identify any NDIS-related issues both locally and nationally.

Latest News

Factsheet: State of the Disability Sector Report 2016

NDS released its flagship report, the State of the Disability Sector Report 2016, in early December at NDS's CEO Meeting. The report paints a picture of an uncertain disability sector in a period of great change. Here are some key statistics from the report.

Download and share the stats with your networks.

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Contact information

For more information contact Katherine McLellan, Director of Communications, 02 9256 3168,