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Support Coordination Faces Major Shake-Up as Government Weighs Structural Changes

The government is considering structural changes to how support coordination operates within the NDIS, with the Minister flagging four options currently on the table. Here's what's being weighed and what it could mean for participants and providers.

NDIS Reform Bill Faces Fierce Senate Pushback as Inquiry Report Delayed

A Senate inquiry into the government's sweeping NDIS reforms has delayed its final report after fierce pushback from disability advocates and the Coalition. Here's where the contentious changes currently stand.

Government Confirms NDIS Will Cut 160,000 Participants Over Four Years Under New Reforms

The federal government has confirmed plans to reduce NDIS participant numbers by 160,000 over the next four years as part of its reform agenda. Here's what we know about how this will happen and who could be affected.

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics to Expand to 137 Sites, Easing Pressure on Hospital Emergency Departments

The federal government is locking in $1.8 billion to make Medicare Urgent Care Clinics a permanent fixture, expanding the network to 137 sites nationally. Here's what it means for patients and hospital emergency departments.

Adelaide Woman Charged Over Alleged $5 Million NDIS Fraud Scheme

An Adelaide woman has been arrested and charged over an alleged plot to defraud more than $5 million from the NDIS, as the NDIA ramps up its fraud investigation unit. Here's what happened and what it means for the scheme's integrity push.

NDIA Retires Decision Letters for Home and Living Supports From June 2026

The NDIA has quietly retired decision letters for Home and Living supports as of June 9, 2026. It's a small administrative change, but one every participant with Supported Independent Living arrangements should understand.

NDIS New Framework Planning Delayed Until April 2027: What It Means for Current Participants

A key piece of NDIS reform — the New Framework planning model — has been delayed until April 2027. Here's what's pushed back, what's still proceeding, and what participants need to know now.

2026-27 Federal Budget Reshapes NDIS: New Eligibility Rules, Mandatory Registration Explained

The 2026-27 Federal Budget delivered the most significant NDIS overhaul in years, with eligibility shifting to functional capacity assessments and mandatory provider registration expanding. Here's what's actually changing.

NDIS Early Intervention: Why Getting in Early Makes a Lifelong Difference

Early intervention through the NDIS is one of the scheme's most powerful tools — but many families aren't accessing it as early as they could. Here's what you need to know.

Inside the NDIS Appeals Process: What to Do When Your Plan Doesn’t Reflect Your Needs

Receiving an NDIS plan that doesn't adequately fund your support needs is a frustrating but common experience. The good news is that participants have...

NDIS Support Coordinators Under Pressure as Caseloads Hit Record Highs

Support coordinators across Australia are reporting record caseloads as the number of NDIS participants continues to grow, raising serious concerns about the quality of...

NDIS Funding Review 2026: What Participants and Providers Need to Know

Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme is undergoing one of its most significant reviews in years, with the NDIA signalling changes to how funding packages...

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