National Disability Services
Business / Practice Details
Business / Provider Type
Education Provider, Support
Services Offered
Community Care, CPD Courses, Clinical Decision Support
Profile
Business / Provider Profile
About National Disability Services
National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for non-government disability service organisations, representing over 1150 non-government service providers. Collectively, NDS members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability.
History
NDS traces its roots back to 1945, when the Australian Advisory Council for the Physically Handicapped was formed in response to the need for national co-ordination of the respective state and territory bodies. By the beginning of the 1960s, it was recognised that disability service providers had many common interests, regardless of what particular group they served. As a result, the Australian Council for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled was established in 1963. This more inclusive body allowed the volunteer sector to address the government with a united voice when lobbying on disability issues.
Board and structure
NDS has offices in every state and territory. Our current CEO is David Moody.
NDS is governed by a national board which includes the elected chair from each state and territory, as well as representatives elected directly by members. The current board President is Rohan Braddy, CEO of Mambourin Enterprises Ltd.
Membership
NDS is the only organisation that represents the full spectrum of disability service providers across Australia. Members range in size from small support groups to large multi-service organisations.
NDS provides members with a strong voice, enabling the sector to collectively initiate change, influence outcomes and deliver the funding needed to ensure the best possible quality of life for people with disability.
Our membership program is made up of four categories, offering different benefits to suit the needs of organisations operating in the disability sector.
National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for non-government disability service organisations, representing over 1150 non-government service providers. Collectively, NDS members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability.
History
NDS traces its roots back to 1945, when the Australian Advisory Council for the Physically Handicapped was formed in response to the need for national co-ordination of the respective state and territory bodies. By the beginning of the 1960s, it was recognised that disability service providers had many common interests, regardless of what particular group they served. As a result, the Australian Council for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled was established in 1963. This more inclusive body allowed the volunteer sector to address the government with a united voice when lobbying on disability issues.
Board and structure
NDS has offices in every state and territory. Our current CEO is David Moody.
NDS is governed by a national board which includes the elected chair from each state and territory, as well as representatives elected directly by members. The current board President is Rohan Braddy, CEO of Mambourin Enterprises Ltd.
Membership
NDS is the only organisation that represents the full spectrum of disability service providers across Australia. Members range in size from small support groups to large multi-service organisations.
NDS provides members with a strong voice, enabling the sector to collectively initiate change, influence outcomes and deliver the funding needed to ensure the best possible quality of life for people with disability.
Our membership program is made up of four categories, offering different benefits to suit the needs of organisations operating in the disability sector.
Why us
Policies and strategic directions
These documents outline our strategic direction, reflecting our priorities to promote quality service provision and life opportunities for people with disability.
We do this through:
* a broad and growing membership of organisations and individuals who share our purpose and values
* influencing policy across all areas of government
* collaborating with community service organisations, people with disability, families and carers, governments and businesses
* working to enable sustainable, dynamic services that improve the lives of people with disability
* providing advice, evidence and analysis that informs service development
These documents outline our strategic direction, reflecting our priorities to promote quality service provision and life opportunities for people with disability.
We do this through:
* a broad and growing membership of organisations and individuals who share our purpose and values
* influencing policy across all areas of government
* collaborating with community service organisations, people with disability, families and carers, governments and businesses
* working to enable sustainable, dynamic services that improve the lives of people with disability
* providing advice, evidence and analysis that informs service development
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