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News update

15/01/2021

Exclusive member offers: Professional advisory service partners

NDS is pleased to introduce a number of new professional advisory service partners to support members in the areas of IR and HR, accountancy, and NDIS small business related queries.

News update

14/01/2021

Traffic light permit system for travel into Victoria

DHHS has established a travel permit system for anyone travelling to Victoria, with areas designated green, orange or red, according to risk.

News update

13/01/2021

Digital release of the seven top priorities for the WA State election 2021

NDS is pleased to release our digital WA Election Priorities that outline seven key priorities for the 13 March 2021 State election.
Policy
Policy News

5/06/2020

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

28/04/2020

Implementing the Victorian Care Facilities Directions (No 2) in disability residential settings – Your questions answered

The top 5 questions from the NDS Helpdesk regarding the implementation of the Victorian Care Facilities Directions (No 2)

News update

20/04/2020

Disability Act gazettal continues for Victorian residential services

Unless requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act 1996 can be upheld, re-gazetted Victorian group homes will continue to operate under the Disability Act 2006.
Resources
Resources

Free business consultations for NDS small business and sole traders

NDS's small business and sole trader members are now able to access up to three complimentary 20 minute over-the-phone consultations on any NDIS business-related issue with Nexia Australia.

Resources

Behaviour Support Practitioner Recorded Webinars

This webinar is about ‘Considering health, pain and communication in positive behaviour support’.

Resources

WA Election Priorities 2021

NDS has developed our WA State Election Priorities for the State Election on 13 March 2021.
Events & Training
Sector Meeting

COVID-19 Response: NSW Senior Leader Reflections and Discussion

Location: NSW (Online)

Event start date: 20/01/2021

NSW CEOs and Senior Leaders are invited to join NDS and their colleagues for a further meeting to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their organisations and supports.

NDS Training

In Focus: Worker Screening Changes (Session 2)

Location: Queensland (online)

Event start date: 21/01/2021

This webinar will provide an overview of the changes in worker screening practices and processes and highlight implications for disability service providers.

NDS Committee Meeting

WA Workforce Sub-Committee

Location: Northbridge

Event start date: 22/01/2021 to 5/11/2021

2021 dates for WA's Workforce Sub-Committee have been released offering both face-to-face and online options.