NDIS employers, employees and sole providers came together in Mackay and Townsville in August to provide valuable feedback on the research findings from the NDIS Workforce Research Project. The need to increase the existing workforce, combined with changes to the way the Community Services Industry operates in a competitive NDIS environment, requires transformative action. The […]

The connection between course durations, training quality and outcomes is of great interest to regulators, providers, industry stakeholders and the students themselves. The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released a new report examining the relationship between VET course durations, the quality of training, and related outcomes. Research focused on the following qualifications: [...]

When it comes to success in the NDIS, workforce planning is critical. Understanding what is happening and will happen in your region will help secure your organisation’s future. Join us at these essential forums to connect with Industry and workforce stakeholders, hear the latest research on the NDIS in your region, and learn strategies to […]

From 1 July 2019, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) began operating in Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Northern Territory (NT). The NDIS Commission began operating in New South Wales (NSW) and South Australia (SA) on 1 July 2018. Western Australia (WA) will transition from 1 July 2020. NDIS […]

Logan city locals were connected with ten employers offering almost 200 jobs in the disability sector at another bumper Jobs Roadshow in Logan on 20 June. WorkAbility Queensland partnered with Logan City Council to hold the event, and representatives were on-hand from Nextt, Montrose, Karakan, Centacare, Aruma, Link Services, Hire Up, and Star CS. They […]

Queensland Government media release Monday 1 July marked a significant milestone for the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Queensland with the NDIS becoming fully operational. The NDIS is now available in all areas of Queensland. Minister for Disability Services Coralee O’Rourke reflected on this significant marker for the NDIS transition […]

An information pack is now available to support NDIS providers with understanding the requirements of the quality and safety framework covered by the federal NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) from 1 July. The pack lays out the NDIS Code of Conduct, your responsibilities as a registered or un-registered NDIS service provider for you […]

Minister Shannon Fentiman recently announced the gifted individuals and hard-working organisations who will be vying for honours at the regional finals of this year’s Queensland Training Awards. “These high calibre finalists represent a wide range of industries and occupations, from mechanics, electricians, small bakeries and hairdressing salons, to migrant support organisations and big businesses.” “I […]

Workforce Planning Connect is a suite of user-friendly resources designed to support small and medium-sized businesses to undertake workforce planning, regardless of their knowledge or experience. Workforce planning involves planning for the people who will help your business deliver its products and services to your customers. Similar to business planning, it is a continuous process […]

Queensland Government media release Vital services and supports for Queenslanders with disability will continue post-NDIS, with the Palaszczuk Government investing more than $200 million in disability services in the 2019-2020 State Budget. Minister for Disability Services Coralee O’Rourke said while more than 45,000 Queenslanders were now receiving supports from the NDIS, it was important for […]