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News update
15/07/2024

New pulse survey investigates the increase in full-time employees in NSW

NDS seeks feedback from NSW members about the large increase in full-time employees found in our recent Workforce Census.
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News update
15/07/2024

New laws for disability accommodation begin in Victoria

From 1 July, disability accommodation providers in Victoria have new obligations and residents have strengthened rights and protections.
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News update
15/07/2024

Changes to Victoria’s Reportable Conduct Scheme came in 1 July

More types of employees now covered by the scheme for reporting and investigating harm and abuse to children.
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News update
15/07/2024

Applications for the Williamson Community Leadership Program 2025 close on 5 August

Leadership Victoria’s flagship program also offers a full scholarship for a disability leader.
NDS Media Release
Media release
12/07/2024

Disability sector organisations raise the alarm on NDIS market failure

The disability services sector is calling on the NDIA and government to take urgent and immediate action to ensure services for people with disability continue
A message from NDS CEO Laurie Leigh
CEO update
11/07/2024

CEO update: Survey shows reality of market failure, coordinated action planned

NDS is working with other groups on addressing a crisis in disability services as our survey shows more than 1000 providers set to exit the market.
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News update
11/07/2024

NDS presses NDIA on pricing of high intensity behavioural support

NDS seeks a resolution to the careless removal of high intensity behavioural supports from the 2024–25 Price Guide.
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News update
11/07/2024

Annual Price Review Pulse Survey shows most providers reconsidering their futures

New prices are called “a cruel joke”, while three quarters of respondents are thinking of cutting services to survive.
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News update
11/07/2024

Report shows actions to address work-related violence in disability accommodation

A systems analysis identified contributing factors and what can be done to eliminate work-related violence in disability accommodation.
National Disability Awards 2024 - Nominations are open!
News update
10/07/2024

Nominations are open for the 2024 National Disability Awards

Do you know an outstanding individual, team or organisation supporting people with disability to achieve their goals?
WA in Focus by Frances Buchanana, State Manager WA
Blog
10/07/2024

WA in Focus by Frances Buchanan, July 2024

As the sector reels from the latest pricing decision, NDS keeps up our advocacy for WA members on NDIS reform and a host of core issues.
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News update
9/07/2024

Applications close this week for the Community and Social Services Graduate Program

The Community and Social Services Graduate Program is a pathway for graduates starting their careers in the Victorian community and social services sector.
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News update
8/07/2024

Online forum will cover the transition to a Victorian Supported Bargaining Agreement

Employers covered by the Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement can learn about the application to the FWC for a supported bargaining authorisation.
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News update
4/07/2024

Nominations are open for the Victorian Disability Awards

The Victorian Government awards recognise disability rights and inclusion in four categories.

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