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11/08/2022

New Disability Employment Support Model Consultation Report released

NDS welcomes the long-awaited release of the report on a New Disability Employment Support Model following a public consultation process that ended in February.

Media release

10/08/2022

New job platform to address low employment rates of people with disability

An innovative online job-matching platform that aims to link jobseekers with disability and progressive employers has been launched by Disability Services Minister Hon. Don Punch MLA.

News update

9/08/2022

Disability Ministers across Australia agreed that a return to the original objectives of the NDIS is needed to improve participant outcomes

At the second meeting of the Disability Reform Ministers Meeting since the election, Ministers focused on key issues impacting positive outcomes for people with disabilities and their families.
Policy
Resources
Resources

Member Webinar: Q and A with Minister Bill Shorten

NDS CEO Laurie Leigh asks Minister Shorten burning questions submitted by members. Questions covered workforce, SIL, employment, unregistered providers, funding plan cuts, over 65 eligibility, and more.

Resources

Work Health and Safety - New harmonised laws for WA

Work Health and Safety legislation in Western Australia has been harmonised with the rest of the country. This 40-minute video tells you everything you need to know.

Resources

Tasmania Disability Interface Meeting 23 June 2022

This resource includes a recording of the Interface meeting on 23 June to discuss the cessation of the Emergency Public Order on 30 June.
Events & Training
Conference

Essential Conversations Online Series

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 12/08/2022 to 26/08/2022

Run over two weeks, ‘Essential Conversations’ is an online series of thought-provoking briefings and masterclasses that cover topical issues that may be controversial (and perhaps not discussed...

Webinar

Information Sessions for WA Allied Health Practitioners on ACROD parking permits, Companion Card and Changing Places

Location: Western Australia (online)

Event start date: 15/08/2022

NDS is pleased to offer information sessions for WA Allied Health Practitioners on ACROD parking permits, Companion Card and Changing Places

Scheduled Training

Buddy Training: Workshops for disability organisations

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 16/08/2022

This workshop will support staff to provide an excellent induction to new staff members, improve the client experience and NDIS Practice Standards.

Latest Policy

Policy library

2/06/2022

Policy library

NDS Submission DSA 2011 Review 2021

NDS recognises the Disability Services Act 2011 (DSA) as a critical source of rights and protections for Tasmanians with disability. We are pleased to make a submission to inform the review of...

Submission

29/04/2022

Submission

Submission to the Royal Commission on the Omicron issues paper

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Policy library

27/04/2022

Policy library

NDS Feedback on Draft Coroners Amendment Regulations 2022

NDS urges the Victorian Government to reconsider the proposed regulations, in light of the outdated assumptions of the bill and the likely negative impacts on other residents, loved ones and providers.

Northern Territory Disability Strategy Submission

13/01/2022

Northern Territory Disability Strategy Submission

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