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Media release

20/05/2019

Morrison Government returns to office with NDIS as a priority

NDS congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition following their win in the Federal Election over the weekend.

News update

17/05/2019

Coroner recommends providers review ‘swallowing’ policies and guidelines

Providers are encouraged to review their policies and guidelines for services to people with swallowing difficulties, following coronial findings in Queensland.

News update

16/05/2019

2019 Federal Election disability policy positions of the major parties

In the final days of the election campaign we’ve collated the responses to our Election Asks from all the major parties.
Policy
Policy News

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.

Policy News

12/03/2019

NDS State Budget Submission 2019-20 focuses on sustainability and community

NDS’ submission identifies two priorities: to support a sustainable, innovative disability sector; and to continue to build an inclusive Victorian community.

Policy News

8/03/2019

Feedback invited on Disability Act 2006 review

NDS is seeking feedback on the Victorian Government's review of the Disability Act 2006.
Resources
Resources

Member Webinar: Worker Screening and Restrictive Practices

we explore the relevant NDIS Commission Rules and the settings in those jurisdictions where state and territory governments have made public their plans for changes in these areas.

Resources

Member Webinar: Workforce

This webinar will look at what providers can do to meet their workforce obligations under the new system.

Resources

Fundamentals for Boards

The Fundamentals for Boards resources provides links to tools and information to support board members operating in the NDIS environment.
Events & Training
NDS Training

Leading the NDIS Transformation: Leading Change (Shepparton)

Location: Shepparton

Event start date: 21/05/2019

In partnership with an award-winning management consultant Bendelta, NDS aims to deliver a leadership program that focuses on three critical elements for transforming your organisational leadership.

One Day Seminar

CEO & Senior Management Network Meetings

Location: Frankston

Event start date: 22/05/2019

National Disability Services invites strategic leaders of organisations transitioning to the NDIS to attend the final CEO and Senior Management Network Meeting across Victoria.

One Day Seminar

CEO & Senior Management Network Meetings

Location: Dandenong

Event start date: 22/05/2019

National Disability Services invites strategic leaders of organisations transitioning to the NDIS to attend the final CEO and Senior Management Network Meeting across Victoria.

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,