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New to PACE? What to watch for

As the national rollout of PACE continues, we have tips to get you up to speed with the new system, latest improvements, and five issues for troubleshooting.
A message from NDS CEO Laurie Leigh
CEO update
2/05/2024

CEO update: Greater certainty needed for sector in financial crisis

Ahead of the federal budget, providers seek financial security for the disability sector.
Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, State Manager Tas
Blog
1/05/2024

Tasmania in Focus by Lizzie Castles, April 2024

With the state election not quite over and our State Conference coming up, NDS knuckles down over the key issues facing Tasmanian providers.
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News update
1/05/2024

PACE refinements on the way to reduce issues for providers

As the NDIA bring in system improvements and sector consultations, NDS publishes a deep dive into PACE and its issues, with troubleshooting advice.
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Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Act 2023

This page contains resources about the Victorian Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Act.
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Blog
24/04/2024

Helpdesk Top Questions: April

This month, our Helpdesk answered your questions on SDA applications and agreements, claims for assistive technology and SIL, and supported employment.
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News update
23/04/2024

Government announces funding boost for disability employment

More than $26 million given to funds, projects and expos as a first step ahead of a formal response to the Disability Royal Commission recommendations.
Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, State Manager Vic
Blog
22/04/2024

Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, April 2024

We have stepped up advocacy and consultation as we seek to inform government responses to the NDIS Review.
Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey, State Manager, QLD
Blog
18/04/2024

Queensland in Focus by Jason McKey, April 2024

Hosting the Regional and Remote Conference in Cairns recently reminded us how important disability services are to their communities.
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News update
18/04/2024

Editorial: Zero tolerance must be our response to abuse and unsafe practices

Recent high-profile cases show that processes for quality and safety need constant vigilance.
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News update
17/04/2024

Important DES Update for NDS members

DSS notifies DES providers about underpayments due to a system error; DES peaks write to the Minister and DSS requesting urgent action on the new DES contract.
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News update
17/04/2024

New Guide for Disability Support Workers says “Stay off your phone!”

Advocacy WA, with VALiD in Victoria, has released new resources on what people with disability expect from their support workers when in the community.
ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, Territory Manager ACT
Blog
12/04/2024

ACT in Focus by Jo Huxley, April 2024

A fresh Disability Strategy and First Action Plan are positive steps for the ACT in this transformational time for providers.
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News update
12/04/2024

Regional and remote providers gather to discuss challenges and solutions

Sector transformation was the theme for more than 140 delegates at NDS’s Regional and Remote Conference in Cairns.

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