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Plain-language coverage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme: what is changing, what it means for participants and families, and how to navigate the parts that are genuinely confusing. Independent reporting, checked against official sources, with no products to sell you.

August 14: The Day That Decides the Future of the NDIS

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The Senate inquiry into the NDIS reform bill hands down its final report on 14 August, deciding the fate of the biggest changes to the scheme in a decade. Here's what's at stake and what happens next.

The NDIS Consultation That Providers Can’t Afford to Sit Out

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The government is opening consultation on the NDIS changes that will reshape how providers operate, from planning to pricing to commissioning. Here's what's on the table and why providers should engage.

Thriving Kids The New Program Moving Young Children Off the NDIS

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From October 2026, a new program called Thriving Kids will support young children with autism or developmental delay outside the NDIS. Here's what it is, who it affects, and what parents should know.

Self-Managed, Plan-Managed or Agency-Managed How to Choose for Your NDIS Plan

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How your NDIS funding is managed shapes how much flexibility and admin you have. Here's a clear comparison of self-managed, plan-managed and agency-managed, to help you choose.

What to Do If Your NDIS Plan Is Cut A Step-by-Step Review Guide

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If your NDIS plan comes back with less funding than you need, you have options. Here's exactly how the review process works, the deadlines that matter, and how to build a strong case.

The Algorithm Will See You Now Inside the New NDIS Tool That Decides Your Budget

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A new assessment tool called I-CAN will soon help decide how much NDIS funding you get. Here's what it is, why early data shows some plans shrinking, and how to prepare for it.

The NDIS Registration Deadline That Could Shut Providers Out on October 1

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SIL and platform providers who haven't lodged their registration by 1 October risk being unable to deliver supports. Here's the deadline, the tiers coming, and what providers and participants should do.

How to Prepare for Your NDIS Planning Meeting A Step-by-Step Guide

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Your NDIS planning meeting shapes your funding for the year ahead, so walking in prepared makes an enormous difference. Here's exactly how to get ready, what to bring, and the mistakes to avoid.

Paid to Help Fix the NDIS Participants Are Being Called On to Shape What’s Next

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The NDIA is inviting participants to help test and improve its systems, and paying them for their time. Here's what's involved and why participant input matters right now.

How to Apply for the NDIS A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

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Applying for the NDIS can feel overwhelming, but the process follows clear steps. Here's exactly how to check your eligibility, gather evidence, submit your Access Request, and what to do if you're knocked back.

The NDIS Has No Idea What 90% of Claims Are For. That’s About to Change

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The NDIA has admitted it can't see the evidence behind 90 per cent of claims. A new digital payments system aims to fix that, and it changes how providers get paid. Here's what it means.

Soon You Won’t Pick Your Own Plan Manager. Here’s What’s Actually Coming

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Two of the roles participants rely on most, plan managers and support coordinators, are being moved to a commissioned panel model. Here's what that means for your choice and when it happens.
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