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20/07/2017
1:2 pricing continues for group community participation
Following further discussions with the NDIA about the new Price Guide, NDS is pleased to confirm some positive outcomes.
News update
20/07/2017
NDIA appoints new CEO
The Board of the NDIA has appointed an experienced banker, Rob De Luca, as the Agency's new CEO.
News update
18/07/2017
Cultural safety must be front-of-mind for our Aboriginal NDIS participants
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people with a disability, their families and their communities need a culturally-safe NDIS experience.
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3/04/2017
NDS pushes to maintain high service quality in NDIS costs submission to PC
NDS’s submission to the Productivity Commission on NDIS costs highlights critical matters that impact on the delivery of high-quality supports.
News update
7/03/2017
NDS proposes ways to improve the NDIS for people with psychosocial disability
NDS’s submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the provision of services for people with psychosocial disabilities aims to ease uncertainty about supports.
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7/03/2017
Social impact investing could stimulate service innovation
An NDS submission argues that social impact investing could have a role in supporting disability service innovation, although its scope is limited.
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2018 DES Reforms Briefing with Kerrie Langford
The DES Reforms Briefing webinar with Kerrie Langford discusses the key features of the DES paper that was released last week.
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Not-for-profits and the NDIS: Toolkit for directors
This toolkit is structured around the domains of business operations for directors of not-for-profits navigating the NDIS.
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BuyAbility: Resources on Supported Employment
BuyAbility - Building a more inclusive Australia through employment for people with disability.
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Melbourne NEMA CEO and Senior Managers Network Meeting
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North East Melbourne
Date:
24/07/2017
As the NDIS continues to roll out across the state of Victoria, NDS looks forward to returning to the North-East Melbourne Area (NEMA) for the next local CEO and Senior Managers Network Meeting.
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NDIS Business Process Guide Webinar with Alan Hough and Jenny Klause
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National (Online)
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26/07/2017
The NDIS Business Process Guide webinar introduces NDS’s new resource for members, 'Doing business in the NDIS? A business process development guide'.
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The Emerging Leader Workshop
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Parkville
Date:
26/07/2017 to 14/12/2017
Has your organisation identified the future leaders of your organisation? The right combination of mindset, skills and techniques must be developed for the successful transition from team member to...
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Media release
12/06/2017
NDIS prices continue to fall short
Dr Ken Baker: “This is a disappointing result – at a time when the supply of disability supports must expand to meet demand without compromising quality.”
Media release
26/05/2017
Disability sector committed to a zero tolerance approach to abuse and neglect
Federal Labor has today outlined their policy to establish a Royal Commission into violence and abuse against people with disability.
Media release
26/05/2017
Speed must not compromise quality of NDIS in Queensland
NDS welcomes a decision from the Commonwealth and Queensland governments that sees hundreds of Queenslanders with disability gain early access to the NDIS.
Media release
25/05/2017
Collaborative new approach for Autism launched by government
Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services Jane Prentice has announced a collaborative approach to better support people with Autism.
Media release
9/05/2017
Funding the NDIS through the Medicare Levy adds certainty
NDS welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to fully fund its share of the NDIS by increasing the Medicare Levy.
Media release
4/05/2017
It’s time to act, to get the NDIS on track
"NDS and the sector are ready to work with the NDIA and governments to improve the NDIS. We have recommendations ready to be heard and acted upon."
Media release
2/05/2017
Victorian Budget represents positive commitment to people with disability and disability services
“This Budget represents the continuation of work started by the Victorian Government in its 2016-17 Budget to support the Victorian sector’s NDIS transition."
Media release
27/04/2017
State Government seeks EOIs from providers for three areas of service
NDS welcomes the Victorian Government announcement today that it will seek EOIs from non-government providers for the delivery of three types of service.
Media release
24/02/2017
NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards presents winners for 2017
Winners and finalists in the NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards were formally recognised last night in a ceremony at the Hilton Sydney.
Media release
1/02/2017
NDS welcomes signing of WA NDIS Bilateral Agreement
National Disability Services WA congratulates the Western Australian and Commonwealth governments on signing a bilateral agreement for a WA-administered NDIS.
