Risk Compliance and Continuous Improvement Workshop

Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025

Time: 10.30am-1.30pm

Duration: 3 hours

Event Details:

This three-hour virtual workshop builds on Understanding Risk Management and also serves as a highly effective stand-alone learning opportunity, designed to deepen understanding and support professional development.

The training explores risk governance in a disability context and aligning strategies with the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. Participants will learn how to develop Clinical Governance Frameworks to identify gaps, ensure quality and safety, and understand the roles of boards, management committees and executive teams in overseeing risk.

Gain practical tools to strengthen risk governance, manage risk effectively, and drive continuous improvement for better outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your organisation’s practices.

Learning objectives and key areas covered:

Develop a deeper understanding of risk management within the disability sector.
Explore governance principles and their application to risk management.
Align risk management strategies with NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators.
Learn how to develop and implement Clinical Governance Frameworks.
Identify gaps in governance structures to ensure quality and safety.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of boards, management committees, and executive teams in risk oversight.
Enhance risk management practices to drive continuous improvement.

Meet your trainer:

Facilitated by Sharon Paley, a professional with over 40 years of experience in the disability sector, specialising in organisational risk management and risk assessments. She has extensive knowledge in safeguarding, focusing on reducing risks to improve safety and well-being for people.

She is passionate about improving service delivery and outcomes through proactive risk management, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Who should attend?

Senior Staff, Executives, Quality and Risk Managers, and Board Members of disability service organisations.

Please note tickets are not to be shared - one ticket per attendee.
If you have any questions, please contact the Learn and Develop team at learnanddevelop@nds.org.au.