NDS has released the paper 'How to get the NDIS on track', as part of its push for the best National Disability Insurance Scheme possible. The paper details recommendations on the way forward for the scheme.
NDP would like to acknowledge and congratulate all nominees, finalists and winners in the 2017 WA Disability Support Awards.
Twenty-two grants totalling close to $3 million have been awarded to organisations by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to make the ACT more accessible and inclusive of people with disability.
The Minister for Disability Services, Ray Williams, announced the successful providers to take over the operation of state supported accommodation services in regions across the State, following an extensive consultation with people with disability, their families, carers and guardians.
The preliminary conference program and early bird registrations for NDS’s Disability at Work Conference 2017 are now available. The conference boasts exciting and timely sessions and workshops tailored to open and supported employment providers.
Book for the Disability Support Awards gala dinner now! The Awards recognise the excellence of people who provide the best support to people with disability.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (the NDIA) has commenced its annual review of price controls for services and supports. Responses to the Discussion Paper will be accepted over a three week period closing 13 April 2017.
The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (DIRD) has invited public comment on a new guide for improving disability access on public transport systems across the nation.
The NDIS roll out is well underway in NEMA and Central Highlands, with the Loddon region next to follow in May 2017. There's been considerable effort by all in these areas to facilitate the changes needed, to ensure continuity of services for people with disability.
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Victorian Disability Awards, delivered in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Service and NDS.