News & Events
The Department of Communities has released updated procedure guidelines on restrictive practices in NDIS-funded disability services (Stage Two). The WA Government is committed to the reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices for people with disability in the state.
Provider Digital Access (PRODA) accounts will be required for unregistered support coordinators and psychosocial recovery coaches to support participants once their NDIS plan is transitioned into the NDIA’s new computer system - PACE.
You are invited to attend a ‘Speed Dating’ Networking Event hosted by National Disability Practitioners (NDP) and proudly supported by HESTA.
The Northern Territory Disability Inclusion Awards recognise exceptional individuals working in the disability sector, as well as government and non-government services, organisations, businesses and programs, who show outstanding commitment to improving the lives of people with disability.
Safe Work Month provides a great chance to open up conversations about working safely. The social assistance sector is overrepresented in work related injury statistics
Important changes arising from the Victorian mental health system reforms have come into effect from 1 September. Providers are asked to share information and links with workers, people with disabilities and families or carers on these changes.
The Australian Government has outlined reforms to the NDIS to deliver better outcomes for people with disability, and in the process, help secure the ongoing sustainability of the Scheme.
Nominations have opened for NDS’s Northern Territory’s Disability Inclusion Awards 2023. The awards recognise the exceptional individuals working in the disability sector, as well as government and non-government services, organisations, businesses and programs.
The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) has published a research report on eliminating restrictive practices of people with disability. Restrictive Practices — A Pathway to Elimination argues that restrictive practices contradict the human rights of individuals with disability, causing trauma, harm and dehumanisation.
Risk management involves being aware of events that could potentially affect your service and taking steps to prevent their happening or reduce their likelihood or impact.
