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.