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22/05/2022
Peak Disability Body calls on the ALP to Deliver on the NDIS Promise
NDS looks forward to working with the incoming Labor government to ensure that the NDIS fulfills the original promise of the scheme and addresses the many concerns that have been raised recently about...
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20/05/2022
Vic COVID-19 update: Disability guidance released
DFFH releases updated guidance for management of COVID-19 in disability settings.
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20/05/2022
Royal Commission presses Chair of Board on former CEO’s conduct
On the final hearing day, evidence continued from Afford’s recently-appointed CEO and the Chair of its Board.
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Victorian Disability Workforce Environment Scan
Victorian Disability Workforce Environment Scan for 2022, prepared by NDS, to support the Victorian disability sector through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Access Tailored Employee Benefits Solutions
AccessPay provides specialised and tailored salary packaging and employee benefits services.
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ACT: Building a Resilient Workforce - looking through a COVID lens
This recorded webinar explores why it is so important to have a resilient workforce and practical strategies to build staff resilience and morale.
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NDP's Workforce Virtual Conference
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23/05/2022
Register now for NDP’s Workforce Virtual Conference. This one-day virtual conference will focus on future-proofing the disability workforce. How are we going to attract, maintain and future-proof...
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23/05/2022
NDS is pleased to present Nutrition Education workshops designed to upskill those that support people with disability.
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24/05/2022
This workshop, offered across two days, is designed for new Quality Officers and Managers to get them quickly up to speed. This workshop addresses the relevant NDIS Workforce Capabilities.
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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...
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.
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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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.
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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.
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