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01 June 2017

The NDIS has published some Frequently Asked Questions regarding Allied Health Practitioners, Students and Provisional Psychologists and the intersection of providing services to NDIS participants.

26 May 2017

The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments recently announced an agreement to bring forward the NDIS start date in the next three Queensland regions to roll out, with Queensland Government disability clients in Ipswich, Bundaberg and Rockhampton gaining early access to the NDIS.

25 May 2017

On 1 July 2017, Federal Government made changes to tax and super contributions. Here are some answers to questions you and your employees may ask about.

23 May 2017

The Hon Jane Prentice MP, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services has announced a new way to help those with autism access the services they need. The project aims to develop Australia’s first national diagnostic guideline for autism.

22 May 2017

This news article provides details of proposed changes to tax and superannuation legislation and policy, and how the ATO proposes to administer the changes. The Government handed down the 2017–18 Budget on 9 May 2017, with several proposed changes to tax and superannuation laws.

19 May 2017

Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grants are focused on community inclusion – making sure our community becomes more accessible and inclusive for people with disability. This week over $14 million in grants were announced to support the delivery of the Scheme.

19 May 2017

This guide provides Direct Support Workers (DSWs) with activities they can use to revise the core skills needed to successfully participate in the unit of competency, HLTHPS006 ‘Assist clients with medication’.

18 May 2017

Are interested to find out more of what NDP has to offer? Register for these 45 minute webinars. We will explore what it means to be a NDP member and the benefits and opportunities it brings. And, if you have questions, we will be happy to answer them!

18 May 2017

Overwhelmed by workplace change? Learn about strategies that can help you maintain your well-being and develop resilience during times of change and uncertainty. NDP is hosting separate webinars tailored for FACS staff and NDP members.

08 May 2017

The Continence Foundation of Australia is offering a limited number of co-funded scholarships to complete a 100% distance-based, nationally accredited course in continence promotion and care.