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23 May 2023

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.

17 May 2023

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.

17 May 2023

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.

09 May 2023

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.

04 May 2023

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.

03 May 2023

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.

28 April 2023

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.

28 April 2023

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.

21 April 2023

Disability providers, people with disabilities and their families, and support workers are invited to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Division Forums to be held in May by the Victorian Department of Health.

20 April 2023

The NDIS Review seeks feedback on the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework