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22/10/2018

NDIS workforce plan tops list of priorities for WA disability sector

NDS has called on the WA Government to ensure a smooth and successful transition to the NDIS by developing a strong overarching vision in Western Australia.

News update

22/10/2018

NDS launches 2019-20 WA Pre-Budget Submission

NDS officially launched and presented its 2019-20 WA Pre-Budget Submission to the Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Disability Services, today.

News update

18/10/2018

Have your say: Public consultation on Review of Qld Disability Services Act 2006

The Queensland Government is progressing a review of the Disability Services Act 2006 to ensure the state has the necessary legislation in place for the NDIS.
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

NDS WA 2019-20 Pre-Budget Submission

The NDS WA PBS highlights priorities and outlines required actions essential to improving the lives of people with disability and their families.

Resources

NDS WA Year in Review 2017/18

NDS WA presented its 2017/18 Year in Review at the Annual Members Meeting on Monday 22 October 2018.

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.
Events & Training
Special Event

Support Coordination: A practical workshop for service providers

Location: Brisbane North

Event start date: 23/10/2018

This workshop focuses on tangible aspects of delivering Support Coordination, and also addresses wider organisational considerations such as Service Agreement design, billing and conflict of interest.

Special Event

Diversity and Inclusion Networking Event

Location: Moonah

Event start date: 23/10/2018

The National Disability Services (NDS) and the Multicultural Council of Tasmania are pleased to invite you to attend a Diversity & Inclusion Networking Event in Hobart.

One Day Seminar

Brimbank Melton NDIS Implementation Workshop #1: Scheduled Plan Reviews, and Support Coordination

Location: Caroline Springs

Event start date: 24/10/2018

National Disability Services invites organisations supporting people with disability transition to the NDIS in the Brimbank Melton region to the first NDIS Implementation Workshop.

Service quality

Centre for Applied Disability Research (CADR)

A research centre established to improve the wellbeing of Australians with disability by gathering insights, building understanding and sharing knowledge.

carecareers Human Rights Course

A free online human rights training program for disability support workers in New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria.

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