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News update

20/04/2018

Pro Bono Salary Survey 2018 available to NDS members for half price

The 2018 Pro Bono Salary Survey is the largest dataset of its kind, tailored to the not-for-profit sector. NDS members can access the survey for half price.

News update

19/04/2018

Access Changing Places public facilities with Companion Card

NDS has launched a free offer of Master Locksmiths Association Keys to all WA Companion Card holders to unlock a national network of toilet facilities.

News update

19/04/2018

WA Supporting Communities Forum releases inaugural meeting communique

NDS WA State Manager Julie Waylen is a member of the State Government's Supporting Communities Forum. A communique has been issued following the inaugural meet.
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

Pro Bono Salary Survey: 50% member discount

NDS has negotiated a 50% discount for our members on the 2018 Pro Bono Salary Survey.

Resources

Member Webinar: How do you manage cyber risk?

The Managing cyber risk webinar with Gallagher is designed to help you better understand the impact a cyber incident could have on your organisation and what steps you can take to manage your digital...

Resources

Member Webinar: Notifiable Data Breaches

The Notifiable Data Breaches webinar with Tal Williams discusses the new requirements for providers in responding to data breaches.
Events & Training
Sector Meeting

Zero Tolerance: Building Cultural Competency in Abuse Prevention workshop

Location: Parkville

Event start date: 23/04/2018

Do you work with clients and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds? NDS is hosting a workshop to inform the development of Zero Tolerance resources relating to abuse prevention for people from CALD...

Training Course (short)

Understanding Autism

Location: Ulverstone

Event start date: 24/04/2018

Understanding Autism will explore intervention strategies and principles of best practice for support workers working with people on the Autism spectrum.

Sector Meeting

NDS Training Quality Network: North and South

Location: Hobart

Event start date: 26/04/2018

The Disability Training Quality Network provides a direct opportunity for providers to have input into accredited training. The aim is to support RTOs to deliver training and assessment that meets the...

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,