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NDS News Update – National Financial Literacy Strategy for 2014-16

ndoyle — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:35:46 +0000

11 June 2013 Comments sought on National Financial Literacy Strategy for 2014-16 The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is reviewing their 2011 National Financial Literacy Strategy (PDF 905KB) and developing a new one for 2014-16. NDS is developing a submission to highlight the need to include people with disability in the quest for improved financial …

NDS News Update – Professional Standards and Workforce Development

ndoyle — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:30:24 +0000

4 June 2013 New NDS division will support professional standards and workforce development The forthcoming introduction of the NDIS and expansion of individualised approaches to the funding and delivery of services will have significant implications for people working in the disability sector. NDS is keen to ensure that in this less regulated and more dynamic …

NDS News Update – Stop the Violence Project

ndoyle — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:57:31 +0000

15 April 2013 Stop the Violence Project: Improving Service Delivery for Women and Girls with Disabilities A national research project is looking at ways to improve service delivery for women and girls with disabilities who experience or are at risk of violence. The Stop the Violence Project, headed by Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA), is …

NDS News Update – Comments sought on Standards for Accessible Public Transport

ndoyle — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:48:31 +0000

12 April 2013 Comments sought on Standards for Accessible Public Transport The Australian Government Department of Infrastructure and Transport is reviewing The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002.An Issues Paper sets out key questions for the sector including whether accessibility has improved since the first review in 2007, what gaps continue and how responsive …

Raising Children Network

ndoyle — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:41:12 +0000

Parents Partnerships with the Service Professionals Parents of a Child with a Disability, can access the Raising Children Network, to obtain information and assistance in understand and building relationships with the Service Professionals. The site offers: A Disability Reference Explanations of the different Service Professionals and their roles A guide to Disabilities Various tips and links …

NDS News Update – Shaping the NDIS Rules

ndoyle — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:40:07 +0000

4 February 2013 Shaping the NDIS Rules Consultation on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) design continues at a hectic pace with the Australian Government’s release of a consultation paper on the NDIS rules. The rules, to be contained in legislative instruments, will detail a range of matters flagged in the primary legislation, the NDIS …

National Disability Insurance Scheme Update 32

ndoyle — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:34:36 +0000

National Disability Insurance Scheme update 32 Dear Friends We are now a month into 2013 – the year in which the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will become a reality for thousands of Australians with disability, their families and carers. We’re working hard to deliver this major reform and making good progress preparing for launch …

Media Release: Community recovery centre for flood affected Brisbane residents

ndoyle — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:31:39 +0000

Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services The Honourable Tracy Davis Community recovery centre for flood affected Brisbane residents Brisbane residents affected by recent storms and flooding can now access financial assistance and support services at a local community recovery centre. Communities Minister …

Team Accomplishment

ndoyle — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:45:12 +0000

A Big Congratulations to one of our Child Safety Teams, who have been announced as the winners of the “Recognition” Award (ERA) presented by Evolve Interagency Services. Richard Vaka, John Tamiano and Blayney Pearson were nominated by Evolve for their hard work and achievements made with their young client. The team has been presented this …

Article Share: Gillard’s defining issues need substance, not spin

ndoyle — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:53:53 +0000

The Australian December 06, 201212:00AM IN the light of recent economic news, it seemed Wayne Swan’s contorted face as he attempted to find savings to balance the budget might be the defining image of 2013. But, no, according to the Treasurer’s boss, Julia Gillard, who says fresh spending rather than austerity will top the agenda: …