“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. These words by Charles Dickens describe our nations summer. Communities have been devastated. But incredibly, so many inspiring people found strength to support others.
The Australian disability workforce is diverse and rapidly growing. Each workforce segment shares common and unique challenges. Did you know that "Allied Health" is a generic term for what is more than 15 separate but interdependent professions? Each separate profession is grappling with learning new ways to collaborate and deliver new services.
Your NDP membership promises to keep you up to date and make it easy for you to develop new learning and networks. A number of articles in this fortnight's e-newsletter introduces innovations in technology and new learning ideas aimed at further improving service delivery in the disability sector.
The weather is becoming warmer and the days are growing longer ... you all know what that means, don't you? It's time to get active and get healthy! In this edition, we want to focus on the importance of good health and looking after yourself, never forgetting that everyone needs a bit of TLC sometimes.
Spring is finally here! To celebrate, we have a collection of fresh new resources for you.
With one month down of winter, we now find ourselves in July and renewals are coming through thick and fast! It's wonderful to know that there are so many passionate, motivated people out there who are keen to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the disability sector.
We're very excited to announce that the NDS/NDP Virtual Conference will be taking place on Tuesday the 25th of June. This event is completely accessible online and free to all NDS and NDP members. Don't forget to register!
An exciting opportunity is now open to NDP members, the National Disability Practitioners Divisional Committee are calling for nominations in our 2019 Election.
In case you haven't noticed, there's an election on! Both government and opposition have plenty to say about disability and the NDIS - it is a real election issue.
The Australian Government has announced the beginning of a public consultation on the draft terms of reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disability.