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2/12/2022

Current complaint mechanisms for abuse fail people with disability

A Disability Royal Commission report says complaint mechanisms and reporting pathways for violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation are often ineffective.

News update

2/12/2022

NDS celebrates 25 members for reaching 20, 30, 40 and 50 years of continued membership

Last week, the outstanding commitment, loyalty and community contributions of 25 organisations were celebrated with 2022 NDS Membership Recognition Awards.

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30/11/2022

NDS Helpdesk Top 5: November 2022

Questions on worker orientation, reportable incidents, pricing limits, specialist accommodation and cancellation fees landed on the NDS Helpdesk in November.
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Resources
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Workforce Development Project Tasmania

The project is in response to a projected shortage of 4,000 workers that will be required by 2024, across the Community Services Industry in Tasmania.

Resources

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.

Resources

International Day of People with Disability - Stories in WA 2022

To mark IDPwD, NDS supported by the Department of Communities is excited to share stories highlighting the contributions of Western Australians with disability.
Events & Training
Special Event

NDS WA Lunch in Celebration of International Day of People with Disability

Location: Western Australia

Event start date: 2/12/2022

Back due to popular demand! The theme of this year’s lunch is ‘Leading the Change for improved opportunities and advancement of people with disability’, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

NDS Member Meeting

DSOA Discussion and Networking Meeting

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 2/12/2022

Event summary: Opportunity for DSOA providers to share their experience, discuss opportunities, share concerns and input into NDS advocacy

NDS Member Meeting

National Quality and Safeguarding Community of Practice

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 5/12/2022

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.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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COVID-19 Hub Home Member only resources

Toolkit Snap Lockdown Guide COVID-19 Vaccine Health Department Advice NDIA & NDIS Commission Free eLearning Workplace & Business advice People with disability & CALD Victorian COVID-19 Response ACT COVID-19 Response

NDS's Coronavirus hub is a collection of resources, information and advice from across Australian governments, agencies and our members. We urge all providers to stay abreast of information, noting that advice may change as the situation develops.

This information should be considered in the context of formal advice given through the Federal and State Health Authorities. Each organisation will need an individualised response that reflects the risks, size and types of supports they provide.

Current Status

Keep up to date on the current status of the Australian Government response to COVID-19 including restrictions to movement and closures.