People with disability & carers

Let's Talk Disability

Let’s Talk Disability is a fun, interactive, half-day workshop that lifts the lid on that awkwardness. The workshop is led by people with disability whose honest, no-nonsense approach will have you laughing while learning.

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Special Event

Disability Employment - Opportunities in the North West

Employers, job seekers, and supporters are invited to hear from locals about the benefits of a diverse workforce for their businesses.

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News update

26/06/2024

Breaking News: No new funding for disability services or sector transformation in ACT budget

A budget that prioritises health, housing and cost of living has no new on-the-ground funding for disability services but funds a new Disability Reform Taskforc

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Conference

Disability at Work Conference 2024

National Disability Services (NDS) calls on employment service providers and other professional employment specialists, to help shape and drive the program for NDS's Disability at Work Conference.

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News update

6/06/2024

NDS launches podcast on CHAP

The podcast examines how disability service providers can support people with intellectual disability to receive comprehensive annual health assessments.

News update

5/06/2024

Victorian Auditor-General releases report on guardianship and decision-making for vulnerable adults

Report recommends improvements to the Public Advocate’s guardianship and investigation service.

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News update

14/05/2024

Federal Budget 2024–25 is a missed opportunity

The federal government misses its chance to support quality disability services and provide much-needed confidence to a sector in crisis.

Sector Meeting

ACT Disability Sector Quarterly Forum

Leaders in the ACT Disability Sector are invited to join us to hear the latest news impacting the sector and network with colleagues.

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NDS Member Meeting

National Employment Community of Practice

NDS invites members to join the National Employment Community of Practice (CoP), a combined session for providers of NDIS Employment Supports and Disability Employment Services across Australia.

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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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NDS Member Meeting

National Housing and Support Community of Practice

NDS invites members to join the National Housing and Support Community of Practice (CoP) to discuss their support of people in SIL, SDA, ILO and other in-home models of intensive support.

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