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News update

20/10/2017

Community of Practice in the Spotlight: Finance

The recent Finance Community of Practice experienced a robust discussion around finance systems, NDIS operations, and viability of services within NDIS costs.

News update

20/10/2017

Helpdesk Top 5 - October 2017

Our Helpdesk continues to receive many curly questions regarding operating in the NDIS environment. Learn which concerns are keep providers curious this month.

News update

20/10/2017

Invitation: National study on Specialist Disability Accommodation

The Summer Foundation and AHURI are conducting study into the demand for SDA under the NDIS and are seeking your participation.
Policy
Submission

19/10/2017

Joint Standing Committee Inquiry into the Provision of Services under the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Approach

The insurance principle which underpins the NDIS justifies a strong emphasis on early intervention for young children with disability or developmental delay.

Submission

19/10/2017

Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on transitional Arrangements for the NDIS

Reflecting their strong commitment to supporting people with disability, most disability service providers embrace the vision of the NDIS.

Policy News

14/09/2017

Feedback sought on Child Wellbeing and Safety Information Sharing reforms

NDS is seeking member feedback on Victoria's proposed legislative model for Child Wellbeing and Safety Information Sharing reforms.
Resources
Resources

WA Disability Services Sector Industry Plan

NDS commissioned ACIL Allen Consulting to research and establish a knowledge base on the contribution and potential of the WA disability sector under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Resources

NDIS Business Process Guide

'Doing business in the NDIS? A business process development guide for providers' will assist leadership teams to determine their required business processes for operating in the NDIS business environment.

Resources

2018 DES Reforms Briefing with Kerrie Langford

The DES Reforms Briefing webinar with Kerrie Langford discusses the key features of the DES paper that was released last week.
Events & Training
Sector Meeting

NDIS Provider Forums

Location: New South Wales

Date: 23/10/2017 to 9/11/2017

NDS in partnership with the NDIA, FACS, ADHC, and the Early Childhood Intervention Australia will be holding a series of NDIS Provider Readiness Forums in 2017.

Training Course (short)

Effective Employer Engagement Workshops

Location: Sydney, Perth, Hobart, Melbourne

Date: 24/10/2017 to 10/11/2017

This interactive, one-day workshop will help your team develop and maintain a more systematic and successful approach to employer engagement.

Training Course (short)

Support Coordination Skill Set Training

Location: Campbell Town

Date: 24/10/2017 to 18/05/2018

NDS invites current Support Coordinators and those interested in the role to apply for the latest offerings in skill set training throught TAFE Tasmania.

Latest News

Factsheet: State of the Disability Sector Report

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.

Download factsheet (PDF 87.6KB) Download accessible factsheet (Word 18.4KB)

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Contact information

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