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24/04/2019
AEC releases voting information for people with disability
The Australian Electoral Commission has developed resources to support people with disability through the electoral process for the Federal election.
News update
18/04/2019
Workforce Wizard data developments are underway at NDS
As part of the NDS Data Strategy, we are excited to announce data developments that are ongoing at NDS.
News update
18/04/2019
Contribute to the surveys regarding the disability and community mental health workforce
Surveys are now open regarding the impact of the NDIS on the disability and community mental health workforce.
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12/03/2019
NDS State Budget Submission 2019-20 focuses on sustainability and community
NDS’ submission identifies two priorities: to support a sustainable, innovative disability sector; and to continue to build an inclusive Victorian community.
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8/03/2019
Feedback invited on Disability Act 2006 review
NDS is seeking feedback on the Victorian Government's review of the Disability Act 2006.
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4/03/2019
Employment initiatives for people with disability gather momentum
NDS is pleased that the government's renewed emphasis on assisting people with disability to gain and retain employment continues to build momentum.
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Member webinar: Budget Briefing with David Moody
NDS's annual member-only webinar providing expert analysis on this year's Federal Budget.
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Disability Transport in Victoria: NDS Survey Findings and Recommendations
An overview of the findings from a survey of Victorian disability transport service providers, conducted by National Disability Services (NDS) in September 2018.
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Member webcast: Incident Management and Reportable Incidents
This member-exclusive webcast covers Incident Management and Reportable Incidents.
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Benalla Grant Designs Workshop
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Benalla
Event start date:
29/04/2019
The Benalla Grant Designs workshop aims to support design projects that will lead to strong disability workforce innovation and development proposals that meet the requirements of funders.
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NDS NDIS Provider Forums
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29/04/2019 to 27/05/2019
This round of essential forums across NSW will include updates from the NDIA, NSW Restrictive Practices processes and the latest in NDIS Quality and Safeguarding.
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Consultation Workshop Pilot: VET Practitioner Currency in the Disability Sector
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Around SA
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29/04/2019 to 9/05/2019
NDS and the Department of Innovation and Skills are running four workshops and asking for input to design a Continuing Professional Development program for VET Trainers and Assessors.
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Media release
2/04/2019
Federal Budget highlights the need for NDIS funding transparency
National Disability Services (NDS) has called for more transparency around the level of underspending in the delivery of the NDIS.
Media release
28/03/2019
NDIS savings must stay in Scheme
NDS today called on the Federal Government to retain any NDIS underspend to fix its implementation problems rather than using it to fill a hole in the Budget.
Media release
26/03/2019
NDIS risks failure without urgent intervention
A week out from the Federal Budget, Australia’s disability service providers today warned that many are at risk of failure unless the government acts.
Media release
25/03/2019
Government announcement to grow the NDIS workforce is disappointing
The release of the Federal Government’s National Workforce Strategy is disappointing, with much of the strategy a rehash of old news.
Media release
18/02/2019
NDS supports a royal commission into disability abuse
The Parliament has today agreed to establish a royal commission to inquire into violence, abuse and neglect of people with a disability.
Media release
7/02/2019
Thoughts for those affected by the monsoon in Queensland
NDS sends its best wishes to all affected by the current monsoon in Queensland and our admiration for people delivering services.
Media release
3/02/2019
Time to overhaul "outdated" National Disability Agreement
NDS welcomes calls by the Productivity Commission for a "new and reinvigorated" National Disability Agreement.
Media release
24/01/2019
NDS supports Shorten's social enterprise plan
NDS supports Bill Shorten's plan to direct government contracts to businesses that employ Australians with disability.
Media release
20/12/2018
NDS welcomes government commitment to fully deliver ILC funding
NDS welcomes today's announcement that the government will fully fund the $398 million ILC Building program.
Media release
11/12/2018
New findings show that the NDIS is leaving people with disability without support in NSW
National Disability Services (NDS) calls for more government investment at this critical time in the NDIS implementation.
