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Since 27 August 2026, asking the NDIA to reassess your plan works differently. Who can ask, the two routes that qualify, the 90-day wait, when a variation fits better, and the 1 October timing issue.

Improved Daily Living pays for building skills, not for someone doing things for you. What it covers, what it costs in 2026-27, and the 10% reduction starting from 1 October 2026.

The NDIS Act 2026 passed on 19 August. We went back through the final text, Part by Part, against the questions we asked about the Bill in May: what changed, what didn't, and when each part starts.

Two NDIS budgets have almost the same name. One is being cut by 50% from 1 October 2026 and the other isn't named in the new law. What Increased Social and Community Participation covers, what it costs, and why it matters now.

From 1 October 2026, NDIS social and community participation budgets can be cut by 50% at your next plan reassessment. Here's what that means for group programs and community access, and what you can do now.

Less funded time doesn't have to mean fewer friends. Practical ways to protect friendships and community connection as NDIS funding for social and community participation is cut from 1 October 2026.

If you self-manage your NDIS plan, the new law changes how long you keep records and how quickly you claim. What the Act actually says, what it doesn't, and what to do before 1 December 2026.

The Senate Committee recommends the NDIS Bill be passed, but the Greens and Senator David Pocock say it should not. We read all 164 pages. Here is what still concerns us, and what you can do before the Senate votes.

Meal prep is one of the most misunderstood parts of an NDIS plan. Here is what the NDIS pays for, what it will not touch, how the meal delivery co-payment works, and the providers people ask us about most.

A person can attend, participate and still feel excluded. Real inclusion is not measured by presence alone. It is measured by whether the environment is safe, flexible and willing to change.

Welcome to another edition of our Provider Spotlight series, where we sit down with the allied health professionals and local providers we love working alongside. This time we caught up with Brady, physiotherapist and co-founder of Pinnacle Physio and Performance here on the Gold Coast. No long essays here, just honest answers about the work, the people and what good physiotherapy actually looks like. Tell us a bit about yourself and Pinnacle Physio and Performance, and what

If your child or family member has recently been diagnosed with 16p11.2 deletion syndrome, you might be sitting with a lot of questions and not a lot of plain-language answers. Medical reports full of genetic terminology can feel overwhelming, especially when you're still trying to understand what the diagnosis actually means for daily life. This guide is for families, carers, and support teams who want a clear starting point. What Is 16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome? 16p11.2 Deleti

Sometimes the best days are the ones where the weather has other plans for you. Today Angelo and I swapped our outdoor plans for an afternoon of cooking - and honestly? We're not even mad about it! It turned into so much more than just baking. We started by searching for a recipe online and writing out a shopping list, then headed to Woolworths to track down everything we needed. Angelo was really engaged finding the right products on the shelves - turns out ingredient huntin

This one started with a question we kept hearing. "Do you have anything just for girls?" It came from parents. From support coordinators. From the girls themselves. And for a while, the honest answer was no. So we changed that. Girl Squad is our Tuesday NDIS social and skills group designed exclusively for neurodiverse teenage girls aged 14 to 19 on the Gold Coast. It runs every Tuesday from 9am to 3pm at The Hub in Nerang, with monthly community excursions chosen by the grou

Update, September 2026: this Bill has passed. Parliament passed the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill on 19 August 2026, and it has since received Royal Assent. It is now an Act. The Government agreed to a number of amendments on the way through, which it says strengthen participant safeguards, make the laws clearer, and support new arrangements for plan management providers. Additional safeguards were added for par

If you are the parent of a child with disability on the Gold Coast, you already know how much work goes into finding the right school. But what about what comes after? At Loving Life Support Services, we work alongside young people and their families every single day. We see first-hand how important the transition out of school is, and how overwhelming it can feel for families who are trying to figure out the next steps. This guide is designed to do two things: give you a cle

Self-managing your NDIS funding is one of the most empowering choices a participant can make. It puts you in control of who you work with, how you spend your funding, and how your supports are organised. It also comes with real responsibilities. And without the right systems in place, it can quickly become stressful and confusing. This guide covers what self-management actually means in practice, what you are responsible for, and how to stay on top of your funding without it

You may have recently seen news about NDIS changes in 2026 and how supports will be funded in the future. If you’re an NDIS participant, parent, or carer, it’s completely normal to have questions about what this means for your current supports and what might change moving forward. The good news is that there are no immediate changes to day-to-day supports, and many of the updates will be introduced gradually over time. This guide breaks down what’s happening, what it means fo

Assistive technology is one of the most useful supports available under the NDIS, but also one of the most misunderstood. People often assume it only refers to expensive equipment like wheelchairs or communication devices. In reality, assistive technology can include simple, everyday items that make life easier, safer, and more independent. If you are unsure what the NDIS will fund, how approvals work, or what you can actually purchase, this guide breaks it down in plain lang

Core funding is designed to support participants with everyday activities and day-to-day life. It is typically used for getting out into the community, support at home, help with personal care, and transport to access activities and appointments. Unlike some other funding categories, Core funding is generally flexible across different support types depending on how your plan is structured. That flexibility is one of its biggest strengths, and one of the main reasons it can fe