In the media

In the media

9/05/2022

Canberra Weekly: Opinion – Albanese interview backlash detracts from the real issue

As news that Anthony Albanese failed to recall NDIS policy details dominates the headlines, NDS CEO Laurie Leigh says she can’t help but feel frustration that the focus is on ‘memorisation’ over...

little girl about two years old being held by her mother

In the media

26/04/2022

ABC News: NT disability support services say wait times are rising as demand for allied health grows

Mick Fallon, the NDS Northern Territory Manager, said a shortage of allied health workers meant some clients, both adults and children, had been going without treatment.

black guide dog in training with collar reading don't pet, I'm working

In the media

20/04/2022

The Australian: Reviews of disability scheme will stop ‘death by a thousand cuts’

NDS welcomed the ALP's NDIS policy announcement yesterday including commitments to review cuts to plans and a review of pricing models.

In the media

14/04/2022

ABC News: Increased demand for Queensland disability support workers is leaving people in danger

Senior Manager Karen Stace spoke with the ABC about disability workforce shortages and what service providers and NDS is requesting to meet current and future needs.

In the media

13/04/2022

ABC 7:30—Shortage of disability workers becoming a crisis

NDS is calling for systemic change to boost the workforce, CEO Laurie Leigh told ABC's 7.30.

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In the media

22/02/2022

SBS News—New 'social scripts' make getting COVID-19 vaccines easier for children with autism

Autism advocacy body Amaze in partnership with National Disability Services and supported by the Victorian Government have created a series of social scripts about vaccination for children with autism.

In the media

2/02/2022

ABC News - Claims disability sidelined in rapid tests race

Although there's been a widespread shortage of rapid antigen tests, disability advocates say the government process for their sector to access test kits is unworkable.

In the media

25/01/2022

ABC Radio Perth—Response to the WA border not reopening

NDS chief executive Laurie Leigh spoke with ABC Radio in WA on Friday after Premier Mark McGowan announced the border would not reopen on 5 Feb due to low booster vaccination rates.

In the media

24/01/2022

Canberra Times—Omicron wreaks havoc on NSW's vulnerable

People with disability have spoken out about the shortages of disability workers resulting from the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

In the media

20/01/2022

SBS: Fears aged care homes at 'breaking point'

Concern about aged care homes continues with disability services also facing workforce shortages and lack of rapid anigen tests.