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22/10/2018
NDIS workforce plan tops list of priorities for WA disability sector
NDS has called on the WA Government to ensure a smooth and successful transition to the NDIS by developing a strong overarching vision in Western Australia.
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22/10/2018
NDS launches 2019-20 WA Pre-Budget Submission
NDS officially launched and presented its 2019-20 WA Pre-Budget Submission to the Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Disability Services, today.
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18/10/2018
Have your say: Public consultation on Review of Qld Disability Services Act 2006
The Queensland Government is progressing a review of the Disability Services Act 2006 to ensure the state has the necessary legislation in place for the NDIS.
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10/09/2018
NDIS-funded services exempted from Long Service Benefits Portability Act
The Long Service Benefits Portability Bill 2018 will become law after passing Parliament on 5 September, with NDIS-funded services excluded from its scope.
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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.
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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.
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NDS WA Year in Review 2017/18
NDS WA presented its 2017/18 Year in Review at the Annual Members Meeting on Monday 22 October 2018.
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NDS WA 2019-20 Pre-Budget Submission
The NDS WA PBS highlights priorities and outlines required actions essential to improving the lives of people with disability and their families.
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NDP NDIS and Sole Trader Hub
National Disability Practitioners (NDP) has gathered publicly available information and resources on the basics of working under the NDIS in a private practice or as a sole trader.
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Support Coordination: A practical workshop for service providers
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Brisbane North
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23/10/2018
This workshop focuses on tangible aspects of delivering Support Coordination, and also addresses wider organisational considerations such as Service Agreement design, billing and conflict of interest.
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Diversity and Inclusion Networking Event
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Moonah
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23/10/2018
The National Disability Services (NDS) and the Multicultural Council of Tasmania are pleased to invite you to attend a Diversity & Inclusion Networking Event in Hobart.
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Brimbank Melton NDIS Implementation Workshop #1: Scheduled Plan Reviews, and Support Coordination
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Caroline Springs
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24/10/2018
National Disability Services invites organisations supporting people with disability transition to the NDIS in the Brimbank Melton region to the first NDIS Implementation Workshop.
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Media release
22/10/2018
NDIS workforce plan tops list of priorities for WA disability sector
NDS has called on the WA Government to ensure a smooth and successful transition to the NDIS by developing a strong overarching vision in Western Australia.
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15/10/2018
NDIS Updates: Complexity and the NDIS
The Office of the Public Advocate has released a report detailing the difficulties people with complex needs have had obtaining support under the NDIS.
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17/09/2018
Helpdesk Top 5: September 2018
In the month since the launch of the new Helpdesk, 1,461 users visited and asked 139 questions. Read on to find out answers to pertinent NDIS questions.
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27/08/2018
NDS's BuyAbility partners with BGIS
BGIS, a leading real estate and facilities management service provider, has signed an agreement with NDS to implement the BuyAbility service in Australia.
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23/08/2018
Aboriginal owned and controlled organisations to receive a timely boost in ILC Remote Grant Round
Funding of nearly $9.4M has been allocated to 13 projects to run for one or two years from July 2018 to support people with disability in remote communities.
Media release
12/06/2018
Comment invited on NDIS Quality and Safeguards guidance
Draft versions of guidance around the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework have been released for comment.
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8/05/2018
Government confirms NDIS commitment – Now let’s make sure the scheme works
Tonight’s Federal Budget sees the Turnbull Government confirm its commitment to the NDIS with $43B funding secured over the forward estimates period.
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26/04/2018
Government must confirm how they will pay for the NDIS
News overnight confirms the Federal Government’s intention to scrap the additional 0.5% increase in the Medicare levy to fully fund the NDIS.
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12/12/2017
NDIS arrangements confirmed for WA – Focus must be on smooth transition and building workforce
Today’s announcement that WA will adopt a Commonwealth-administered NDIS under a new Bilateral Agreement ends months of uncertainty for the disability sector.
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4/12/2017
Disability sector under pressure after 18 months of NDIS transition
Business confidence in the disability services sector has dampened after the first 18 months of transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS),
