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24/04/2024

Helpdesk Top Questions: April

This month, our Helpdesk answered your questions on SDA applications and agreements, claims for assistive technology and SIL, and supported employment.

Blog

22/04/2024

Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, April 2024

We have stepped up advocacy and consultation as we seek to inform government responses to the NDIS Review.

News update

18/04/2024

Editorial: Zero tolerance must be our response to abuse and unsafe practices

Recent high-profile cases show that processes for quality and safety need constant vigilance.
Policy
Resources
Resources

Good Practice Guides - Disability Employment

NDS has produced a series of good practice guides for members that provide comprehensive instructions for employers cover NDIS Employment Supports, Classifying Employees and Supported Wage System under...

Resources

Western Australia Disability Support Awards - 2024 Nominees

Congratulations to our 2024 Western Australia Disability Support Awards nominees! Visit the Western Australian Disability Support Awards page for information about the upcoming awards.
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Resources

NDIS Review: Final Report Webcast

Breakdown of the recommendations and actions from the NDS Review, focusing on key areas of the NDIS.
Events & Training
Webinar

Queensland Fast Facts Live

Location: Queensland (online)

Event start date: 26/04/2024

The 45-minute format is a great way to hear about a diverse range of things impacting and influencing our sector.

Scheduled Training

Right on Board – Practice Governance for Disability Service Providers: Governing and Managing for Human Rights, Quality and Safeguarding: Face-to-face Workshops

Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Event start date: 29/04/2024

Right on Board: Practice Governance for Disability Service Providers. Governing and Managing for Human Rights, Quality and Safeguarding, a program for Boards and Executive Teams of disability service...

Sector Meeting

Finance Representatives Network Meeting

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 30/04/2024

NDS, in partnership with Saward Dawson Chartered Accountants, is holding network meetings for finance representatives of disability service organisations to discuss current challenges and strategies...

ABC Radio National: Majority of disability service providers struggling to find enough staff

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29/11/2021

Disability sector representatives including NDS's Interim CEO Laurie Leigh, Laura Green from On-Call, and Kate MacRae from Able Australia spoke with Sally Sara about the issues they are facing and the urgent need for a strategic, national approach to the NDIS workforce.

Listen to the interview