News & Events
NDS has published the State of the Disability Sector Report 2023, based on its annual survey of disability providers, and has found a sector at breaking point.
National Disability Services (NDS), the peak body for non-government disability providers, extends gratitude to the Independent NDIS Review Panel for its comprehensive examination of the disability sector.
The report maps out the Review’s recommendations to help restore trust, ensure the Scheme’s sustainability, and deliver a better NDIS experience for participants.
The Victorian Disability Worker Commission is promoting registration of disability workers. Registration is free, voluntary and increases overall community confidence in the sector.
NDS is excited to announce that nominations for the 2024 WA Disability Support Awards are open. Over seven categories, they celebrate the achievements of people who demonstrate excellence, passion, vision and commitment to supporting people with disability.
With the ever-present COVID-19 risk set to increase during the summer, providers should remind staff to keep up with booster shots. Providers can get grants for workers who take extra leave due to COVID. A new National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health will improve health care for people with intellectual disability. NDS is leading a new national Positive Health Outcomes Project to inform and support disability services and workers.
In Victoria, Authorised Program Officers play a critical role in safeguarding people who have restrictive practices in their behaviour support plan. A new video series from the Victorian Senior Practitioner gives clear advice on restrictive practices for Authorised Program Officers.
NDIS have built a dedicated website in preparation for the national expansion of their new computer system and improved ways of working.
The WA Government has announced that it will continue its partnership with the Commonwealth government to deliver fee-free TAFE and Vocational Education and Training places to Western Australians over the next three years.
The NDIA will delay the full rollout of its new customer relationship management system, PACE, until February 2024.
