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Figuring Out the Disability Workforce

20 October 2020

Everyone knows that the disability workforce is growing quickly to meet the demands of the new National Disability Insurance Scheme. But is it quick enough for the additional demand anticipated under the Scheme? Is everyone working as a casual now, as some people predict? Or is job quality in the sector improving, since providers now need to step up to attract good workers?

Building and Valuing a Diverse Workforce Including a Ten Step Recruiting and Retention Guide

15 July 2019

This fact sheet covers the topic of diversity in the workforce and provides a ten step guide to successfully recruiting and retaining staff from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

HESTA Factsheet - How Super Works

01 July 2019

Building up your super now can help you achieve the retirement you want. NDP’s Superannuation partner, HESTA, provides some of the ways you can grow your super.

NDIS Checklist - Getting Ready For Your Planning Conversation

23 May 2019

Examples of questions asked in a first NDIS planning conversation and next steps, including plan approval and starting to use the funding

NDIS Factsheet - Developing Your First Plan

23 May 2019

Planning on entering the NDIS? Here are some useful tips on getting started

NDIS Factsheet - Accessing the NDIS

01 May 2019

Information you need to know to access the NDIS

DSS Disability Advocacy factsheet

01 May 2019

The Department of Social Services and the National Disability Insurance Agency have developed a Disability Advocacy factsheet that outlines what disability advocacy is, why it is important and why independence matters.

HESTA Income Protection Cover Factsheet

09 April 2019

Access these new updates from HESTA on the benefits of income protection cover for people who find themselves unable to work due to injury or illness. Learn what Income Protection is, when to consider reviewing it and read the case study to gain a more in-depth understanding of how it works.

Australian Government FactSheet - Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

01 April 2019

On 05 April 2019, the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, and Minister for Families and Social Services, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, announced the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

Sustained High Performance - Managing mindset for better mental health

17 October 2018

To avoid mental strain and ensure a better mindset for not only performance but mental health, try implementing these tools in your day-to-day activities and notice the way you feel and the results you achieve as they become habit.