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NDIS Provider Essentials: Unpacking the SCHADS Award

Rick Marshall

Employment Relations Consultant, Peninsula

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Will Mendoza

Business Development Manager, Peninsula

Managing an NDIS workforce is challenging enough without having to navigate one of Australia's most complex modern awards.

With recent SCHADS Award changes, increasing compliance obligations and growing scrutiny of psychosocial hazards, workforce management has never been more complex.

From employee classifications and broken shifts to overtime, sleepovers and penalty rates, it's more important than ever for NDIS providers to understand their obligations and review their current practices.

In this practical webinar, our experts will unpack the SCHADS Award and the key employment compliance risks impacting NDIS providers in 2026. We'll also share practical strategies to help you strengthen compliance, reduce risk and better support your people.

In just 60 minutes:

  • Recent SCHADS Updates: Understand the latest updates affecting NDIS providers and what they mean for your business
  • Classifications & Underpayments: Ensure employees are correctly classified and reduce the risk of underpayments
  • Psychosocial Hazards: Learn how to identify and manage psychosocial risks, including burnout and workload pressures
  • Workforce Risk Management: Discover practical strategies for managing compliance obligations, record-keeping requirements and Fair Work risks

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

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Have a question about the webinar, or perhaps you need some guidance on a HR or workplace safety matter? We’re happy to answer all your questions, call 1300 835 409 or email [email protected].

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