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25/01/2022

National COVID-19 Update: Rapid antigen tests can now be claimed by participant

NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds has announced participants are now able to claim the cost of rapid antigen tests from their core budgets. NDS has written to the Minister and NDIA outlining the limitations...

In the media

25/01/2022

ABC Radio Perth—Response to the WA border not reopening

NDS chief executive Laurie Leigh spoke with ABC Radio in WA on Friday after Premier Mark McGowan announced the border would not reopen on 5 Feb due to low booster vaccination rates.

NDS Events

24/01/2022

ACT COVID-19 update: Priority boosters for disability workers

Priority COVID-19 booster vaccination appointments are now available for disability workers in the ACT.
Policy
Resources
Resources

Improving healthy eating for people with disability

NDS is delivering a two-year program to help improve healthy eating for people with disability through funding from the Department of Health.

Resources

Tasmania Disability Interface Meeting 12 January 2022

Interface meeting between leaders from Tasmanian disability service providers and Public Health on 12 January to discuss COVID-19 workforce issues and access to rapid antigen and PCR tests.

Resources

Member Webinar: NDIS New Practice Standards

In this webinar, members will learn about the NDIS new practice standards and Quality Indicators.
Events & Training
Sector Meeting

Living with COVID-19: Information sharing and collaboration series

Location: Victoria (online)

Event start date: 28/01/2022

In light of the current COVID-19 situation in Victoria, NDS is recommencing interactive webinars for disability services in Victoria.

Sector Meeting

NSW Senior Leader Meeting: COVID-19 and emergency preparedness

Location: NSW (online)

Event start date: 1/02/2022

Join colleagues and the NDIS Commission for a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 and the new emergency and disaster management practice standards.

Webinar

Managing COVID-19 in Queensland

Location: Queensland (online)

Event start date: 1/02/2022

NDS is hosting a series of webinars on managing COVID-19 in Queensland. Topics include the first 24 hours; managing workforce risks in COVID positive scenarios; infection Control; and business...

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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.