NDIS News & Updates

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.

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

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

Update, September 2026: New framework planning has been delayed. It now starts rolling out from 1 April 2027, with participants aged 18 and over moving to new plans in stages until 31 December 2030. Your current plan stays in place until the NDIA tells you otherwise. From April 2027, the way NDIS plans are created will begin to change. The NDIS is introducing a new approach called framework planning, which is designed to make plans fairer, more consistent, and easier for part

The NDIS has officially changed the name of Short Term Accommodation (STA) to Short Term Respite (STR), and while the name is different, the purpose remains the same: to give participants and their informal supports time apart to rest, recharge, and keep care arrangements sustainable. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s changed, who can access it, and what it actually covers. What changed in July 2026: from 1 July 2026, the NDIS replaced the old bundled daily rate for respite

For the first time in history, Australia has launched a National Autism Strategy, a seven-year plan designed to improve the lives of autistic people in practical, long-lasting ways. Whether you’re autistic yourself, a family member, a support worker, or an NDIS provider, this strategy is worth knowing about. It’s not just another government document. It’s a sign that things are shifting, towards more inclusion, more understanding, and hopefully, more meaningful support. 🧠 Wh

From 1 January 2025, the NDIA is rolling out impairment notices for all NDIS participants, and there are a few important things to know. 🧾 What’s an Impairment Notice? An impairment notice is a new document that confirms you have a permanent disability or significant impairment. It outlines the specific types of impairments you experience, which helps the NDIA match your plan and funding to your actual support needs. This is part of a broader move away from diagnosis-based a

If you've recently received a new NDIS plan, or you're due for a reassessment soon, you might notice something different. From 19 May 2025, all new and reassessed NDIS Plans now include something called funding periods. But what are they? How do they work? And what does it mean for participants, families, and providers? Here’s what you need to know. What Are NDIS Funding Periods? Funding periods are a new way of releasing your NDIS plan funds. Instead of giving you the entire