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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.

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.

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.
Policy
Resources
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.

Resources

Palliative Care, life limiting illness, and support for people with a disability

Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care ConsortiumInformation and resources for disability providers and support workers

Resources

Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Act 2023

This page contains resources about the Victorian Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Act.
Events & Training
Sector Meeting

SA Housing and Supports Network Meeting

Location: South Australia (online)

Event start date: 14/05/2024

The first Housing and Supports Network meeting for 2024 is being held on Tuesday, 13 February.

Scheduled Training

SCHADS: Know Your Award

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 14/05/2024

NDS and WorkplacePLUS are pleased to offer this SCHADS: Know Your Award half-day workshop to help ensure your HR, payroll, and office managers are getting SCHADS right.

Scheduled Training

Emerging Leader: Transition from team member to team leader

Location: National (online)

Event start date: 14/05/2024

Learn skills that can be applied in the context of your work environment to successfully transition from a team member to a team leader/supervisor.