Organisation

National Disability Services

Acronym:
NDS
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Person-centred practice across cultures


This series of resources focuses on the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity in disability support and service delivery. The 14 workbooks support culturally sensitive practices and help organisations realise the benefits of cultural and linguistic diversity.
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Lunch & learn: transitioning older employees into other support options


This recorded webinar, presented by Windgap leaders Joanne D’Arcy and Jenna Luu, explores the Life After Work program for older people with disability. It outlines a tailored day program supporting retirement transitions through meaningful activities, projects and experiences aligned to individual interests, goals and hobbies, delivered by the not‑for‑profit Windgap Foundation and community‑based ongoing support.
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Lunch & learn: systematic instruction


This recorded webinar examines the concept of systematic instruction and its application to the training of people with intellectual disability to perform tasks, including those likely to be needed in workplace settings. It shares practical evidence- based insights to support people with intellectual disability to increase their practical learning and work skills.
Report

State of the disability sector report 2025


Disability service providers face financial losses, policy uncertainty and unfunded burdens like crisis response with most unable to sustain services at current prices. This report warns without urgent structural reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) risks losing quality providers and urges governments to ensure sustainable pricing and targeted support to secure disability services.
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NDS Workforce Census report 2025


A sustainable, high-quality National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) depends on the strength and stability of the providers who deliver its services. This census reveals that the disability sector continues to face entrenched and systemic workforce challenges that threaten service continuity, quality and long-term viability. The findings reinforce the urgent need for systemic reform.

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