The Industry Development Fund (IDF) was established as part of the NSW 2009-10 State Budget. The IDF directed significant investment on behalf of the NSW Government towards supporting the transition of non-government disability service providers to the new policy and service delivery environment created by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Six focus areas were identified for the IDF:
1. People with disability are at the centre of service delivery;
2. People with disability have access to the information and range of supports they need to live the lives they choose;
3. High-performing organisations achieve real outcomes for people with disability;
4. Planning is robust, and resource allocation decisions are based on accurate data and evidence;
5. Governance, leadership and management of the sector are effective; and
6. The workforce is skilled, capable and focused on people with disability. Operated by National Disability Services from 2009 to the present, the IDF rolled out a range of initiatives, including targeted and individually tailored organisational support, learning and development opportunities, and resources for the NSW disability sector. The IDF was independently reviewed in 2014. This review can be found here.
To access relevant resources developed as part of the IDF and other resources aimed at supporting the disability sector, please see the following links:
- Family and Community Services
- National Disability Services
- NDIS NSW
- National Disability Insurance Scheme
For more information about the Industry Development Fund please contact Karen Stace NDS, NSW State Manager on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
