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News update

8/02/2023

Register for the new disability services financial benchmarking survey

NDS and StewartBrown launch new financial benchmarking survey to allow members to know how they are tracking in the sector.

News update

7/02/2023

Paper submissions close Friday for NDS’s Regional and Remote Conference

Share your story or solution with the conference by submitting your paper by close of business Friday.

CEO update

25/01/2023

CEO Update: Workforce and employment lead the agenda for a big 2023

Latest news on NDS workforce and employment advocacy, the upcoming DRC hearing, and reports from the NDIS Commission and Productivity Commission.

News update

24/01/2023

Providers banned following NDIS fraud taskforce investigation

New taskforce looking for falsified and fraudulent claims leads to ban by NDIS Commission.

News update

24/01/2023

Members’ feedback sought on proposed DES Quality Framework

To walk you through the framework and get your feedback, NDS is holding a webinar; plus the latest on other employment reviews.

Blog

24/01/2023

Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey, January 2023

This month we focus on workforce shortages in regional and remote Queensland, with providers invited to contribute to a special conference.

News update

20/01/2023

NDS calls for papers for our 2023 Regional and Remote Conference

To shape the conference program, NDS invites your presentations, poster and video submissions, and stories of best practice.

News update

19/01/2023

NDS makes Victorian pre-budget submission 2023-24

NDS calls for funded initiatives, so the Victorian disability sector will thrive in the face of challenges in this budget period and beyond.

News update

19/01/2023

The Disability Royal Commission reports on Disability Employment Services case

DES provider found to have failed participant with ADHD.

News update

18/01/2023

NDS makes submission to the NDIS Joint Standing Committee inquiry

NDS has made nine recommendations to improve the Capability and Culture of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Policy
Resources
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StewartBrown Disability Services Financial Benchmarking Survey

The StewartBrown Disability Services Financial Benchmarking Survey enables providers to track their financial performance in the sector and see sector trends.

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Moving forward with COVID Risk Mitigation 24 Nov 2022: Webinar recording and presentation package

Webinar recording and presentation notes to support provider responsibilities for COVID-19 risk mitigation following removal of pandemic orders and requirements.

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Addressing Occupational Violence in the Victorian Disability Sector: An overview

This paper provides an overview of the finding of a desktop review of key factors in addressing Occupational Violence in the Disability Sector

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Understanding key factors that impact Disability Support Worker Retention

A summary of key factors impacting worker retention identified in a desktop review of academic literature and workforce report.

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NDIS Review

NDS supports the NDIS review. This is the time to get the NDS right and overhaul how it works.

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NDS Safer and Stronger Project Reflections Report

Resource Summary: This report captures the legacy of achievements of the two-year long Safer and Stronger project funded by the Victorian government to support the disability sector through the COVID-19...

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Kenneth Jenkins Oration 2022: ‘The Question of Perspective’ Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM

On Monday 28 November, Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM presented the Kenneth Jenkins Oration at the CEOs' Meeting 2022.

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Maintaining safe and effective infection control in disability settings

Online course developed for Australian disability sector providing direct care workers with essential risk management infection control knowledge and skills

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Complaints management in disability services

A good complaints management approach is key to safeguarding people with disability and a crucial building block in your organisational culture.

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Tell us about the State of the Disability Sector

The State of the Disability Sector survey and Workforce Census is our major tool to capture your views on the state of disability policy and the operating environment.
Events & Training
Sector Meeting

Allied Health Workforce Network Meeting

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 14/02/2023

Dr Susan Nancarrow from Health Work AHP Workforce is joining NDS to establish an Allied Health Workforce Network.

NDS Member Meeting

National Quality and Safeguarding Community of Practice

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 14/02/2023

NDS invites members to join the National Quality and Safeguarding CoP, a peer-led forum covering all areas of providing quality safe services for people with a disability.

Online Event

Shifting minds: Queensland mental health, alcohol, and other drugs strategic plan 2018-2023

Location: Queensland (online)

Event start date: 15/02/2023

Join us to learn about, discuss and have input into the Shifting minds: Queensland mental health, alcohol, and other drugs strategic plan.

NDS Member Meeting

National Remote and Very Remote Community of Practice

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 16/02/2023

NDS invites members to join the National Remote and Very Remote Community of Practice (CoP) to discuss practice and business in the bush.

Online Event

Worker Screening for First Nations providers

Location: Queensland (online)

Event start date: 20/02/2023

This event is now at full capacity. Join us for a What I Wish You Knew webinar - Worker Screening for First Nations service providers

Online Event

Working with Auditors in the NDIS Approved Quality Auditors Scheme

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 21/02/2023

NDS is inviting all quality managers and others involved in preparing for and leading your organization through your external NDIS Certification audit.

Scheduled Training

Incident Reporting and Investigation Skills

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 22/02/2023

This course will teach you to successfully report, respond, investigate and prevent incidents to improve outcomes for staff, services, and the people you support.

Online Event

StewartBrown Disability Services Financial Benchmarking Survey

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 23/02/2023

NDS and StewartBrown launch new financial benchmarking survey to allow members to know how they are tracking in the sector.

Sector Meeting

COVID-19 Prevention, Vaccines and Outbreak Management Network

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 23/02/2023

The network will focus on emerging COVID-19 issues, identifying the provider expertise that exists to address these, and support for any gaps as needed.

NDS Member Meeting

National Employment Supports (Social Enterprise) Community of Practice

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 23/02/2023

NDS invites members to join the National Employment Supports (Social Enterprise) CoP, an opportunity to share good practice, discuss latest policies and reporting requirements, and raise issues...

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Pitcher Partners financial advice service

NDS is pleased to introduce a financial advice service for NDS Organisational Members and Associates.

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Key Financial Ratios Tool

Part of the NDIS Provider Toolkit, this tool will help you assess organisational performance and identify areas where your business is underperforming.