National Disability Services

At NDS we believe that the strength of disability service providers is enhanced by a shared voice, collaboration, learning and mutual experiences - we are stronger when we work together. 💪 Being a member of NDS has many benefits. We work with Australian disability service providers to develop capability, be informed, voice their needs and collaborate to build high-quality and sustainable disability services for people with disability.      Join Australia’s leading peak body for disability service organisations today: https://bit.ly/3ksnDo0  

Hey disability support leaders, coordinators and risk managers👋 Get ahead of the curve with our #AI workshop, designed for innovation at your fingertips. 🌟   📅 Friday 14 June, Online, Members $305, Non-members $405    Run in partnership with BloomAI, our Using AI in Care Settings training will teach you to use  #ArtificialIntelligence effectively and practically to do everything from generating NDIS reports, care plans or case notes, to enhancing client care.    Learn how AI can help your organisation - book today.👇    #MachineLearning #FutureTech #Disability  

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day - a day to encourage all people to talk, think and learn about digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people with disability.💙    Today specifically encourages designers, developers, and usability professionals to learn how they can make their own web content more accessible with tools like alt text, accessible documents, and colour contrast analysers.      The Global Accessibility Awareness Day website has lots of learning resources and tools to help you learn more about integrating accessible technology into your own website. Learn more on their resources page.👇    #AccessibilityForEveryone #Accessibility #Accessible #Disability  

🚨Member exclusive🚨  Last night, the 2024-2025 Federal Budget was released - and it was a missed opportunity for government to support quality disability services and provide much-needed confidence to a sector in crisis.💔    NDS has been calling on government for measures and funding for sector transformation over the next five years, and we are disappointed by the absence of any transformation funding. Our latest news update gives a comprehensive breakdown of the budget, and what it means for the #NDIS, the reform agenda, #DisabilityEmployment, workforce and education, and for our next steps forward.    If you're an NDS member, read the thorough analysis on our website.👇  #auspol #auspolitics #FederalBudget #disability 

How confident are you in boosting morale? What about communicating effectively with diverse audiences? If you're looking to brush up on your skills, join us at our free upcoming workshop. 📅 Wednesday 29 May 📍 Online Run in partnership with SACS Consulting and presented by workplace psychologist Andrew Marty, our two hour workshop will take you through the different styles of communication and how they can be used effectively - including why certain #communication styles are more natural for people, how #inclusivelanguage can foster a more cohesive team environment, the language of #leadership, and much more. Not to be missed - register today 👉https://lnkd.in/gmAJZ5XA 

📢 Calling all allied health practitioners, support workers, sole traders, HR professionals, and disability sector leaders. Don't miss out on NDS's Virtual Workforce Conference - designed exclusively for you to gain valuable insights and tools to support your workplace. 🛠️    Online on Wednesday 5 June, come and explore innovative strategies to support workplace wellbeing with sector peers – including topics on creating inclusive workplaces for people with disability, the benefits of employing a diverse workforce, and more.     Unable to attend on the day? Registration includes 30 days on-demand access to the entire conference platform.🤯     Secure your spot today.👇 #Disability #DisabilityWorkforce      Thank you to our Presenting Partner HESTA. 

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) is less intimidating than you may realise - especially when it's used effectively within your disability service organisation.    📅 Friday 14 June  📍Online    Our upcoming Using AI in Care Settings Training, in conjunction with BloomAI, is here to help you harness this incredible technology to create everything from #NDIS Plans, case notes, presentations, webinars, risk assessments, quality assessments, and policies and procedures.    If you generate any of these plans or reports, this webinar is not to be missed. Learn more and register today.👇 #AI #ArtificalIntelligence #Disability 

Great news - we’ve released our preliminary program for our annual Virtual Workforce Conference!🎉           📅 Wednesday 5 June      📍 Online  Our newly released program features not-to-be missed sessions including: ✅ Findings from the #WorkforceCensus Report    ✅ The benefits of employing a diverse workforce    ✅ High Performance Mindfulness  ✅ How to create a culture of speaking up      Don't let this opportunity pass you by - secure your tickets today and stay up-to-date with program information on our website.  #Disability #NDIS Thank you to our Presenting Partner HESTA.  

Becoming a #leader or #supervisor for the first time can be a rewarding - and sometimes daunting - experience.    How can you ensure a new leader feels supported managing their new work, the work of others, and their team's expectations?🤔    📅Tuesday 14 May  📍Online    Our Emerging Leader Training is here to give your organisation's new leader the tools to lead their teams with confidence. The program involves self-reflection of an individual’s style, strategies for getting things done, communications, team performance, and workplace relationship management - all applied in the context of the learner's work environment.     Got someone in mind? Let them know about our training today.👇 #Disability #Leadership #LeadershipTraining  

There are many barriers that people with disability face in accessing cervical screenings - especially for those with intellectual or cognitive disability. That's why Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is running a webinar for health practitioners on Wednesday 9 May, to discuss strategies and techniques to support screening for people with disability.   Presented by women's health expert and Nurse Practitioner Jo Perks, cervical screening expert Professor Deborah Bateson, and disability advocate Tricia Malowney, the webinar will discuss strategies and techniques to support cervical screening for people with disability. Jump over to the event page to learn more 👇 #cervicalscreenings #intellectualdisability #cognitivedisability