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News update

15/04/2021

NDIA National Provider Forums

The NDIA has organised a series of Provider Forums around Australia.

News update

14/04/2021

National Disability Employment Strategy Consultation Paper released

DSS has released a consultation paper on the Federal Government's National Disability Employment Strategy which will complement the new National Disability Strategy.

In the media

12/04/2021

2GB Radio: Thousands of vulnerable Australians waiting on COVID-19 jab

Deborah Knight spoke to NDS CEO David Moody about the impacts the COVID-19 vaccine delays have had on the disability sector.
Policy
Resources
Resources

Proposed new wage structure for the Supported Employment Services Award

NDS has developed an infographic setting out the key elements and implementation timeframe of the FWC’s proposed wages framework for supported employment.

Resources

NSW Worker Screening: What you need to know

NDS were joined by Michael Rosmalen, Director NDIS Worker Check, NSW Office of the Children's Guardian for an overview of the NDISWC application process.

Resources

Outcomes with Burke and Beyond

Burke and Beyond share their Next Step transition program which focuses on working with groups of young people, in gaining necessary life skills to be a part of their community.
Events & Training
NDS Member Meeting

State of the Disability Sector Report: A Queensland perspective

Location: Queensland (Online)

Event start date: 16/04/2021

A members-only event to discuss the similarities and differences between Queensland and national data collected as part of the State of the Disability Sector Report 2020.

Scheduled Training

The Art of Support Coordination

Location: Perth

Event start date: 20/04/2021 to 21/04/2021

This is a practical workshop for existing, new and aspiring Support Coordinators to learn about the Art of Support Coordination.

Special Event

SME Sundowner Event

Location: Perth

Event start date: 20/04/2021

NDS is delighted to invite WA members to a sundowner event exclusively for small to medium providers.

Latest Policy

Policy News

5/06/2020

Policy News

NDS submission: Review of Skills for Victoria's Growing Economy

NDS calls for greater coordination of workforce training initiatives, improved training quality and more support for people with disabilities to gain employment.

News update

22/05/2020

News update

Member consultation on new draft Victorian Portable Long Service Scheme Regulations and Regulatory Impact Statement

As part of the review of the Long Service Benefits Portability Interim Regulations, the Victorian Government released Draft Regulations and a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation.

News update

22/05/2020

News update

Federal Court confirms principles identified in 2018 casual worker decision

The recent Federal Court Workpac V Rossato decision has confirmed the principles of the Workpac v Skene decision in 2018.

NDS Submission: Joint Standing Committee Independent Assessment

1/04/2021

NDS Submission: Joint Standing Committee Independent Assessment

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