This morning, our outstanding NSW State Manager Lowri Williams appeared at a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into #FoundationalSupports and disability supports available for children and young people in NSW, alongside Natasha Maclaren-Jones, and Sarah Mitchell.👇#auspol
🚨Breaking News, NDS Members: The Federal Government handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget last night - and for the disability sector, it arrives at a critical stage of #NDIS reform.
We’ve got a full breakdown for NDS Members on our website, now.🔗 nds.org.au/news/federal-budg…
On Monday morning, our New South Wales State Manager Lowri Williams presented at the inquiry hearing on Supported Decision-Making (SDM) for adults with disability. 💪 Read our full Parliamentary inquiry submission on our website.🔗nds.org.au/policy-library/nd… #auspol #Disability
🎉 A big advocacy win for NSW disability service providers!
NDS has secured a temporary reduction to the PLSL levy for NSW providers, delivering real and immediate relief.🔗nds.org.au/news/nds-secures-… #nswpol #auspol #Disability #LongServiceLeave #PortableLongServiceLeave
🚨 NDS Members: @MarkButlerMP will address the #NationalPressClub on Wednesday 22 April, to outline the Government’s plans to meet the #NDIS growth target of five to six per cent. Members can register for our exclusive post-event online briefing.🔗bit.ly/3OHH4IG
41 years ago, she started her life as a support worker. Now, Hayley Dean is our new board president. In our first CEO Update for 2026, CEO Michael Perusco and Hayley speak about Hayley's new role, and NDS's key priorities for the year ahead.
👉 nds.org.au/news/ceo-update-n…
We're wishing all our members and online followers a happy, safe Christmas and festive season, and a relaxing break for the New Year.
NDS offices will be closed from Thursday 25 December to Friday 2 January inclusive.🎄
Thank you to all our members for a great 2025.✨
🚨𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: The Australian Government has now released its MYEFO, and confirmed mandatory registration for #SIL and digital platform providers from July 2026 - and is a major win for NDS’s advocacy, and our sector.🔗nds.org.au/index.php/news/Ad…
NDS is 80 years strong and our members say it best! 80 years of advocacy, support, solutions and impact in the #disability sector. Not yet a member? Learn how to join🔗 nds.org.au/nds-membership/be… #NDS80years #DisabilitySector #Advocacy #Inclusion
Reform is gaining pace in the disability sector, but challenges remain. NDS outlines key updates in this short video, with more insights available for members in the full article. Watch now and stay informed🔗nds.org.au/news/ceo-update/c… #NDIS #DisabilitySector
We’ve just released our 2025 #WorkforceCensus Report:
- 50 per cent churn in the disability sector
- $50 million in hidden turnover costs
- Rising casualisation
These trends threaten service continuity and workforce sustainability.
Read the report🔗bit.ly/45CS2Fc #NDIS
The Tasmanian State election is coming up – and NDS State Manager (Acting) Cathy Limb, met with @TasmanianLabor Shadow Disability Services Minister Ella Haddad MP. Cathy discussed the NDS platform for this election – read it now.
👉 nds.org.au/news/tasmania-in-… #taspol #Disability
“Once you lose that capability, you don’t get it back.”
We’re continuing to advocate for changes to the recent pricing announcements – which is why NDS CEO Michael Perusco was on ABC ‘Radio National Breakfast’ this morning.👉 abc.net.au/listen/programs/r… #auspol #Disability #NDIS

ALT Blue and white background. Image of Michael on left. On top right, NDS logo in white. Underneath, White text reads Michael Perusco NDS CEO on ABC Radio National 23 June 2025. Underneath, Black text on white background with big quotation mark reads "Once you lose that capability, you don't get it back.
🚨Breaking : The Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) is out! We’ll have an analysis out for NDS Members tomorrow - as we work through exactly what the changes mean for providers.
Learn more👇 ndis.gov.au/providers/pricin… #auspol #PricingArrangments #NDIS #Disability
NDS Members: Yesterday, the #NDIA announced new price arrangements - which have significant implications for the shape of the disability market. Members can read our analysis now.
👉bit.ly/3FO5EmY
It's been a big couple of weeks at NDS - with CEO Michael Perusco engaging with new government ministers including @markbutler , @TanyaPlibersek , and @jennymcallister. Hear it in full
👉 nds.org.au/news/ceo-update-p…
This week, from Tuesday 27 May to Tuesday 3 June, marks Reconciliation Week. If you're looking for ways to support First Nations people currently living with disability, then the good people over at First Peoples Disability Network have got you covered.
👉fpdn.org.au/our-films/
With The Hon Mark Butler MP and Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister now leading the #NDIS, it’s time for action. NDS is ready💪our #DisabilityReform Action Plan lays out the path forward.
nds.org.au/news/mark-butler-… #auspol #NDIA #Disability #auspolitics
NDS congratulates Labor and all successful candidates on the election outcome! We're excited to launch our Disability Reform Action Plan, connecting federal, state, and territory strategies, ensuring we're all ready to co-deliver the reform agenda.👉bit.ly/42ZrsmV
In the federal election NDS is calling on political parties to commit to a strong and proportionate regulatory system that protects people and upholds high standards.
👉 nds.org.au/resources/all-res…












