News & Events
The preliminary program has been announced for the National Disability Practitioners’ Workforce Virtual Conference on 20 June. The list of expert speakers will cover a host of topics about recruiting, training and retaining a well-skilled and dedicated workforce.
Disability workers who deliver close personal support to NDIS participants, contract COVID-19, and do not have leave entitlements, will be eligible for financial assistance through their employer through a new Australian Government initiative.
The Federal Government has announced grants for disability workers who have exhausted their leave and take time off after a positive COVID test, bringing them in line with aged care workers.
Nominations are open for NDS’s exciting new initiative, the National Disability Awards. Aligned to NDS’s strategic plan, the awards aim to recognise and promote the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups and organisations who are working to create an inclusive Australia where people with disability are valued, respected and can contribute equally to the community.
You are invited to attend a networking event held by National Disability Practitioners (NDP). This ‘Speed Dating’ Networking event will provide the opportunity to meet a number of new people working in the disability sector in a short time to allow you to have multiple in-depth conversations.
The Government is getting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) back on track by improving outcomes for participants and ensuring the sustainability of the Scheme for future generations.
The Victorian Government is reviewing the Victorian Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. NDS developed a submission based on disability service providers' feedback. NDS argues that the Portable Long Service Benefits scheme is not a cost efficient and effective strategy to address the range of challenges facing the disability workforce.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will have greater support to make their own decisions about their NDIS journey, with the release of the new Supported Decision Making Policy.
National Disability Services (NDS), the peak body for disability service providers, has welcomed the Federal Government’s focus on ensuring the NDIS is sustainable following the National Cabinet announcement today of an NDIS Financial Sustainability Framework, however cautioned that the scheme must still have the capacity to deliver the services that people with disability need.
NDS has welcomed the Federal Government’s focus on ensuring the NDIS is sustainable following the National Cabinet announcement today of an NDIS Financial Sustainability Framework, however cautioned that the scheme must still have the capacity to deliver the services that people with disability need.
