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Quality & Safeguarding

Ask DSC: What are the mandatory training requirements for support workers?

Many discerning providers reach out to us seeking the magic list that prescribes exactly what training they need to do. Now we don’t have a magic list, but in this article Jess outlines the core training requirements under the NDIS Practice Standards.

Jessica Quilty8 min read18 Nov 2025
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Running an NDIS Business

Let’s talk about money

Nobody likes having the ‘money conversation,’ but it’s becoming increasingly necessary as funding periods and the NDIA’s policy on plan top-ups make budgeting more important than ever. Sally explores the 4-steps to having the money conversation, how to make it accessible and weighing up the administrative burden.

Sally Coddington8 min read18 Nov 2025

NDIS News & Analysis

Breaking: New NDIA CEO

Hint: it’s a name you might recognise…

Sara Gingold8 min read8 Nov 2025
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Allied Health / ECEI

What’s in the new therapy Operational Guidelines?

We explore the 8 key concepts in the new Operational Guidelines that all therapy providers need to know.

Team DSC8 min read8 Nov 2025
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NDIS News & Analysis

Preparing for disability discrimination law reform: What service providers need to know

Consultations on changes to the Disability Discrimination Act close this Friday. Emily explores how the proposed changes will require organisations to take proactive steps, and how providers can prepare.

Emily Cukalevski8 min read8 Nov 2025
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NDIS News & Analysis

New Guidelines for the artist formerly known as Short Term Accommodation

The NDIA’s new Short Term Respite (STR) Operational Guidelines made more than just a name-change. Sara digs into the details of the new rules on who is eligible for STR, how funding can be spent and the quite complicated calculations to determine the level of support.

Sara Gingold8 min read4 Nov 2025

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Natalie Wade on...equality and the law

This episode, Roland and Evie speak with Natalie Wade from Equality Lawyers as she gives us a clear and refreshing take on disability rights, legislation, and what the future could bring.

8 Dec 2023

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