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15/10/2018

Helpdesk Top 5: October 2018

Do you have a question that is outside the box? Why not ask the NDS Helpdesk! Read on to find out the answers NDIS challenges facing providers this month.

Blog

15/10/2018

Moody's Message: Many sticks together for Year Three!

As what Moody calls the 'Big Kahuna' year for the NDIS in Victoria wraps up, discover what the team has planned to support providers through Year Three.

News update

15/10/2018

News on the Ground: The myth about participant transport

Our recent tour of the Readiness Workshop #2 in the final three NDIS roll out regions confirmed the need for clear messaging on travel and transport.
Policy
Policy News

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.

Policy News

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.

Policy News

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.
Resources
Resources

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.

Resources

Highly-subsidised annual membership to Lumin

Partnering with Lumin, NDS is offering a highly subsidised annual membership to online marketing and communications training platform, Lumin. Victorian providers are invited to take up this limited...

Resources

Highly-subsidised annual membership to Lumin

Partnering with Lumin, NDS is offering a highly subsidised annual membership to online marketing and communications training platform, Lumin. Victorian providers are invited to take up this limited...
Events & Training
Special Event

Introduction to Customised Employment Techniques

Location: Hobart

Event start date: 15/10/2018 to 16/10/2018

NDS is hosting a two-day specialised training program that will develop the knowledge, tools and resources necessary for your team to support people with significant disability who want to work.

Sector Meeting

Finance: NDS Professional Community of Practice Meetings

Location: Parkville

Event start date: 16/10/2018

Join this CoP to discuss the financial viability of different services, consider the transition from block funding to fee-for-service models, and hear other key finance conversations.

Training Course (short)

NDIS and the Art of Support Coordination

Location: Northbridge

Event start date: 16/10/2018

Support Coordinators play a significant role in helping participants get the best outcomes from their NDIS-funded plans. This workshop is tailored to existing and aspiring Support Coordinators in WA.