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Last week, in a keynote address to the National Disability Services ‘Disability at Work’ conference, Federal Minister Mitch Fifield announced a financial commitment of $173 million over four years to develop a new wage assessment method and assist Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) to pay higher wages. In making the announcement…

Minister for Ageing and Disability Services, the Hon. John  Ajaka MLC, launched the NSW Carers Strategy at Parliament House in Sydney on 7 August 2014. The NSW Carers Strategy is an important document for the 857,000 carers in NSW. Carers are the family members and friends who provide ongoing care…

A new campaign has been launched by National Disability Services – ADEs Work for Me.  ADE WORKS FOR ME started because of serious concerns about the future of Australian Disability Enterprises. The campaign is being run by NDS together with supported workers, their families and carers, as well as the operators and…

In 2012-13, an estimated 312,539 Australians accessed disability support services, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Disability support services: services provided under the National Disability Agreement 2012-13, presents information on the use of community support services (45% of service users),…

Another update from National Disability Services on July 1 changes to the NDIS. An outcome of the joint pricing project between NDS and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is that providers of personal care, skill development or community access supports will be able to charge for up to eight…

National Disability Services have provided the following update. From 1 July, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) prices for ‘assistance in self-care’ and ‘community support’ will increase to $38.78 for standard support ($40.94 for higher intensity). These prices will apply in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania (South Australia will receive…

Delando Corporation are having a Thompson’s Pie and Cake fundraiser to raise funds for continuing building renovations. Pies and Cakes to be delivered to Delando on 17/7/14 Pick up time from 12pm – 3pm Please have all orders and money returned to Delando by Thursday 10/7/14 Your support will be greatly appreciated!!!…

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On Friday May 9th we had a lunch out for all staff and employees for a job well done in December 2013 Quality Audit. Delando passed the audit and has been re-certified as a quality organisation against the national Disability Employment standards. Some photos of the day are in the gallery below.…

National Disability Services have released this very comprehensive review on what the 2014 Federal Budget means for disability services and people with a disability. Federal Budget spares NDIS, but tough on DSP The NDIS has survived a tough Federal Budget without a funding cut or changed timeline; but pressure on…