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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.
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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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News update
1/05/2024

PACE refinements on the way to reduce issues for providers

As the NDIA bring in system improvements and sector consultations, NDS publishes a deep dive into PACE and its issues, with troubleshooting advice.
Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, State Manager Tas
Blog
1/05/2024

Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, April 2024

With the state election not quite over and our State Conference coming up, NDS knuckles down over the key issues facing Tasmanian providers.
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Blog
24/04/2024

Helpdesk Top Questions: April

This month, our Helpdesk answered your questions on SDA applications and agreements, claims for assistive technology and SIL, and supported employment.
Person with disability in a wheelchair in a kitchen looking closely at a laptop
News update
23/04/2024

Government announces funding boost for disability employment

More than $26 million given to funds, projects and expos as a first step ahead of a formal response to the Disability Royal Commission recommendations.

Media releases

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Media release
11/12/2023

New data reveals “worst year ever” for disability providers, more expected to close

The State of the Disability Sector Report 2023 shows a sector at breaking point as providers report their worst year ever, with many struggling to break even.
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Media release
7/12/2023

NDIS Review Findings Welcome, Urgent Action Needed on Independent Pricing

The review recommends many positive steps, but the sector's current financial challenges cannot be ignored for effective implementation and lasting changes.
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Media release
29/09/2023

Disability services peak body welcomes Royal Commission report

NDS welcomes the Royal Commission report. We are ready and willing to play a role in reforms and believe providers have a valuable contribution to make.
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Media release
31/07/2023

New data projects “unconscionable” closure of disability services

A mass exodus of disability providers is on the horizon, as rising costs make it virtually impossible for many to continue their services, according to new data.