National Disability Services

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News update

16/05/2024

Victorian Social Services Regulator publishes guidance materials for providers

Ahead of new Social Service Standards on 1 July, the guides will help social service providers understand their obligations.

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News update

15/05/2024

JobAccess launches conversation guide on workplace adjustments

The guide helps employees with disability and their employers engage in productive discussions about workplace adjustments.

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News update

15/05/2024

NDS submits recommendations for a new risk-proportionate regulatory model for the NDIS

Our model will improve regulation of workers and providers while keeping quality and safeguarding standards high.

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News update

14/05/2024

Federal Budget 2024–25 is a missed opportunity

The federal government misses its chance to support quality disability services and provide much-needed confidence to a sector in crisis.

Media release

14/05/2024

Budget a missed opportunity to restore confidence to disability sector

Some welcome measures in the federal budget, but NDS are deeply disappointed at the lack of targeted measures to support a sector in crisis.

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News update

13/05/2024

DES providers should start preparing for the 2025 contract

Even with key details of the funding and marketing model still unknown, there is much providers can do now to prepare.

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News update

9/05/2024

Have you noticed a reduction in disability related health supports?

In response to member concerns, we are asking providers if they have noticed a trend to reduce participant packages, particularly for health supports.

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News update

9/05/2024

New standard for psychotropic medicines has person-centred approach

ACSQHC releases the first national standard for the use of psychotropic medicines in care of people with cognitive disability or impairment.

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News update

9/05/2024

Portable long service leave needs a national response

With states bringing in portable long service leave to the community sector, NDS sees little benefit to sector employment or providers.

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News update

9/05/2024

Western Australian budget update

WA budget includes support for early intervention staffing, transition care and a commitment to expanded state stewardship during NDIS reforms.

News update

8/05/2024

Government releases new CHAP tool for young people.

Tool for annual health assessments now has a version for people with an intellectual disability aged 12 to 18 years.

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News update

7/05/2024

Victorian budget update

No surprises in 2024–25 Victorian budget as we await outcomes of disability reform negotiations.

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Resources

New to PACE? What to watch for

As the national rollout of PACE continues, we have tips to get you up to speed with the new system, latest improvements, and five issues for troubleshooting.

CEO update

2/05/2024

CEO update: Greater certainty needed for sector in financial crisis

Ahead of the federal budget, providers seek financial security for the disability sector.

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