National Disability Services

What you think matters - State of the Disability Sector survey

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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.

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News update

29/08/2024

Skilled support from UWA student interns for disability service organisations

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship offers talented and motivated UWA student interns to assist with research, projects and daily business activities.

Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, State Manager Tas

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28/08/2024

Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, August 2024

As governments respond to the DRC recommendations, we work with the state on the disability inclusion and sign an Industry Skills Compact.

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News update

27/08/2024

Providers can have their say on the NDIS pricing system

Asked to look at possible reforms in NDIS pricing, IHACPA would like to hear from the sector.

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News update

27/08/2024

NDS focuses on pricing in our submission to the National Audit Office on the NDIA Board.

Calling for transparent and sustainable pricing models, NDS’s submission to the ANAO audit focused on how the NDIA Board affects NDIS pricing.

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News update

27/08/2024

NDS’s submission on draft NDIS support lists calls for a balanced and inclusive framework

The draft lists need greater clarity and flexibility to capture the diversity of participant needs.

NSW in Focus by Debbie Jaggers, State Manager NSW

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22/08/2024

NSW in Focus by Debbie Jaggers, August 2024

NDS in NSW has been looking closely at the state’s response to the DRC and talking to government about foundational supports and portable long service leave.

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News update

22/08/2024

NDIS Bill passes Senate and House of Representatives

After vigorous debate and many amendments, the Getting the NDIS Back on Track Bill has passed the Senate and House of Representatives.

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News update

22/08/2024

Organisations can contribute to improved health education about intellectual disability

Government online survey looks for ways to improve the knowledge and capabilities of students in the health professions about intellectual disability.

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News update

21/08/2024

NDIS Commission consults providers on disability accommodation

Face-to-face sessions in the state capitals over the next few weeks will discuss next steps for regulation of in-home and accommodation supports.

ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, Territory Manager ACT

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20/08/2024

ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, August 2024

Forced to speak out on the latest Pricing Review, NDS in ACT has also been absorbing governments’ response to the Disability Royal Commission.

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Carecareers information

carecareers was an NDS workforce initiative, aimed at building sector-wide workforce capacity by improving attraction, recruitment and retention of talent to meet the growing demands for workers in...