Latest NDIS News

NDIS families, carers, providers gain SA ready meal access New Choices for NDIS and Support at Home Shoppers: SA Ready-Meal Business Offers In-Store Access A South Australian ready-meal company, Local Kitchen Co, is making it easier for people supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the Support at Home (SaH) program to access […]

NDIS participants protected by new surcharge ban from October October 1 Brings Key Changes: NDIS Funding, Payments, and More Explained for Participants and Providers October 1 marks a significant date for many Australians, with new rules and policy adjustments coming into effect from both federal and state authorities. These changes will impact everything from how […]

NDIS Changes 2026: How reforms affect your plans & services Tackling NDIS Fraud: Protecting Participants and Securing the Scheme’s Future A Renewed Push Against Organised Crime Targeting the NDIS The Australian government is stepping up its fight against organised criminal syndicates attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This crackdown aims to protect […]

Queensland stalls NDIS reforms: what it means for your plan NDIS Support Shift Hits Snag as Queensland Holds Out, Scheme Battles Crime Major shifts are underway in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with a new plan to reshape early childhood support facing a key hurdle, even as the federal government ramps up its fight […]

NDIS participant choice narrowing: What this means for you Protecting Participant Choice: NDIS Reforms Spark Concerns for the Scheme’s Future The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was designed with a powerful promise: to put participants and their families in the driver’s seat of their own care. This core principle, that people experiencing disability know what […]

QLD holdout risks vital NDIS early childhood support Queensland Holds Out on New ‘Thriving Kids’ Program as NDIS Reforms Begin The federal government’s new “Thriving Kids” program, designed to provide support for some children with developmental delays or autism outside the NDIS, is set to roll out its first phase on October 1. However, Queensland […]

NDIS funding access failures linked to tragic death in inquest Tragic Death Sparks NDIS Inquest into Accessibility and Carer Support A coronial inquest in South Australia is examining how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can better serve its participants after a woman with an intellectual disability died without ever accessing $75,000 in approved support. […]

NDIS package untouched before death: System failed participant Tragedy Unfolds: Unused NDIS Plan at Centre of Inquest into Participant’s Death A coroner’s inquest has begun to unravel the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of Nancy Margaret White, a 50-year-old intellectually disabled woman whose approved NDIS plan, worth $75,000 annually, was never put into action. Ms. […]

NDIS participants fear widespread funding cuts and reduced support Local NDIS Program Closes Amid Funding Crunch, Fuelling Fears Over Scheme’s Future A Local Loss, A National Concern Community members in Canberra are expressing deep concern after Carers ACT announced the closure of its local NDIS programs. This decision, driven by rising operating costs and changes […]

NDIS participants face feared support cuts and losses Canberra Services Cut Sparks NDIS Anxiety Amid Major Scheme Changes Canberra disability advocates and NDIS participants are voicing serious concerns after Carers ACT announced the closure of its Hub Disability Day Program and NDIS support coordination services. These vital services are set to cease operations at the […]

Minister McAllister Speaks on NDIS Reforms: Your Future NDIS Reforms: Building a Sustainable Future, Together The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is embarking on a significant period of reform, aiming to ensure its long-term sustainability while delivering a better experience for participants. This crucial undertaking, which has been underway for some time, is driven by […]

Police raid NDIS Supported Living home sparks participant fears. Police Raid Shakes NDIS Supported Home, Leaving Residents and Workers Traumatised A Peaceful Afternoon Shattered in a Perth NDIS Home In a quiet suburban Perth home, a routine Thursday afternoon for three women with psychosocial disabilities and their two support workers turned into a terrifying ordeal. […]

NDIS Timeline Update: Implications for Participants and Providers NDIS Unveils Future Roadmap, But Uncertainty Lingers for Scheme’s Evolution The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has released its planned timeframe, offering a glimpse into the scheme’s direction for the next few years. This news provides some guidance for participants, families, carers, and disability service providers. However, […]

Minister’s Speech Details NDIS Future: What It Means For You NDIS Reforms: Navigating Change for a Stronger, Sustainable Scheme Why We’re Reforming the NDIS: A Commitment to Human Rights and Sustainability The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) stands as a crucial pillar of human rights in Australia, transforming lives for people with disability. However, after […]

What the new NDIS reforms mean for you and your plan and supports NDIS Reforms Approved: What These Major Changes Mean for Your Plan and Future Supports Navigating the NDIS can often feel like a complex journey, and major changes are now confirmed after Parliament approved new legislative reforms. Understanding these updates is crucial for […]

NDIS plan reassessment changes directly affect your support NDIS Plan Reassessment Rules Change: What Participants and Providers Need to Know Significant changes to how NDIS plan reassessments are requested are now officially in effect. From August 27, new laws clarify who can ask for a plan review and what information participants must provide. These updates […]