National Disability Services

What you think matters - State of the Disability Sector survey

Resources

2024 State of the Disability Sector survey now open

It has never been more important to give NDS the data we need to fight for the interests of providers in the disability sector.

A wide shot of the Disability at Work Conference that shows the audience and presenters on stage

News update

15/08/2024

2024 NDS Disability at Work Conference explores ways to navigate the future

Disability at Work conference speakers and panellists accentuated the positive for NDS members and associates.

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Resources

NDIS in Practice

The NDIS in Practice is a collection of resources for disability service providers.

From left, Felix Ellis MP, Natalie Mayes, Lizzie Castles, Nigel Hill, Kim Dean, Monique Parsons.

News update

14/08/2024

Tasmanian disability sector signs Industry Skills Compact

New partnership invests in disability workforce skills and training that will improve services to people with disability.

Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, State Manager Vic

Blog

13/08/2024

Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, August 2024

Neither the recent government response to the DRC nor the Registration Taskforce report can distract NDS from the hardships caused by the NDIA pricing decision.

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Blog

13/08/2024

Helpdesk Top Questions: August 2024

Our helpdesk was asked about SIL on public holidays, the new DES tender, if there’s a 28-day STA cap, what is a “worker”, and the price review.

Media release

9/08/2024

Disability sector mobilises to secure the future for a better and fairer NDIS

Disability organisations have launched a campaign website 4abetterNDIS.com.au where people concerned about the future of disability services can take action.

News update

9/08/2024

Disability providers urged to speak up on pricing

NDS joins with other peak bodies in an urgent campaign and website to get federal government to understand the depth of the financial crisis in the sector.