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New NDIA Board will shape NDIS future for participants NDIS Board Welcomes New Leadership Amidst Critical Reforms Experienced Disability Advocate Dr. Graeme Innes AM Appointed Chair The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board is welcoming a new Chair and two new members at a pivotal time for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Dr. Graeme […]

NDIS Plan Management Changes: Dates Affecting Your Supports Major Overhaul Ahead: NDIS Plan Management to See Big Changes by 2028 The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is preparing for a significant shake-up in how NDIS plans are managed. From October 1, 2027, the NDIA will launch a new, select panel of approved plan managers. If […]

Protecting NDIS participants: worker banned over child removal NDIS Support Worker Ban Upheld Over Child Protection Concerns A National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support worker will be prohibited from working with children and vulnerable adults, after a tribunal upheld a decision stemming from concerns about her care of her own children. The worker, who has […]

NDIS cuts force participants to fight for basic rights NDIS Support Cuts Leave Participant Unsafe at Home, Sparking Wider Concerns A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) dramatically changed Berwick woman Chelsea Larkin’s life in 2021. Years later, she finds herself not just battling her progressive illness, but also an NDIS system she says has left […]

NDIS Rules Shift: Hireup Champions Your Choice & Control Navigating NDIS Changes: A Focus on Keeping Trusted Support Relationships Intact Upcoming NDIS Registration Changes Spark Uncertainty for Participants and Support Workers As the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to evolve, significant changes are on the horizon regarding how support workers and providers operate. New […]

New NDIS registration rules: Hireup champions participant choice NDIS Registration Changes Ahead: How to Keep Your Trusted Support Relationships A new campaign by Hireup, one of Australia’s largest online platforms connecting people with disability and older Australians with support workers, is shining a spotlight on a big concern for the NDIS community: upcoming changes to […]

NDIS Funding Cuts Spark Concerns for Participants & Carers NDIS Funding Cuts: A Family’s Fight for Safe Care at Home Critical Care at Risk: Goondiwindi Family’s NDIS Struggle A Goondiwindi family is sounding the alarm over changes to their loved one’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding. The family and Shane Danes’ care provider are […]

New NDIS chief from ATO means greater financial accountability Experienced Tax Office Leader Joins NDIS Reform Team Understanding the New Appointment The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is embarking on a significant period of reform, and a new senior figure from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has been brought in to help guide these changes. […]

NDIS Price Caps Update: Nov 1 Deadline Affects Your Plan NDIS Pricing Milestone: Minister Sets 2026-27 Support Limits New NDIS pricing schedules, setting maximum prices for supports in the 2026-27 financial year, have now come into effect. This move marks a significant change, as it’s the first time the Minister for Disability and the National […]

NDIS watchdog probes authorised participant seclusion Crucial NDIS Inquiry Launched: Protecting Liberty and Rethinking Seclusion The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has initiated a significant inquiry into the deprivation of liberty for people with disability. This crucial investigation will specifically examine whether repeated or prolonged seclusion, even when formally authorised, can ever be considered acceptable. […]

NDIS Funds Protected: $1.8M Fraud Charges, Assets Seized Registered NDIS Provider Charged in Alleged $1.89 Million Fraud Scheme News can often bring unsettling reports, and for NDIS participants, families, carers, and honest service providers, allegations of fraud within the scheme can be particularly concerning. We understand that every dollar in the NDIS is vital for […]

NDIS Rules Secretly Moved Up: How It Affects Your Plan NDIS Shake-Up: Hidden Changes and Budget Cuts Spark Alarm for Participants and Families The federal government has quietly brought in significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), impacting participants and families much sooner than expected. These reforms, initially promised to be “co-designed” – […]

NDIS expands reach: Remote Cape communities gain vital support Remote Communities Gain Vital NDIS Support Through Expanded Local Program People living with disability in some of Australia’s most isolated communities are now receiving more accessible and tailored support, thanks to a significant expansion of the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) Remote Community Connector program. This […]

New Preston NDIS long-term accommodation option secured Landmark Lease Transforms Former Aged Care Home into NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation A significant lease agreement has seen a former aged care facility in Preston, Victoria, begin a new chapter as specialist disability accommodation. This move marks one of the first times a dedicated disability support operator has […]

New NDIS Registration Rules: Have Your Say On Your Services Safeguarding NDIS Supports: Your Chance to Shape New Provider Registration Rules Major NDIS Changes Ahead: What You Need to Know Significant changes are on the horizon for NDIS participants and providers, focusing on ensuring the quality and safety of essential personal supports. The NDIS Quality […]

NDIS participants affected by provider’s $1.89m fraud Director Charged in Alleged $1.89 Million NDIS Fraud Case A director of a Sydney NDIS provider now faces charges over an alleged $1.89 million fraud. Authorities claim the scheme involved submitting fake invoices for disability services that were never actually provided. This news comes after an investigation launched […]