NDIS participants are invited to help test the new way of planning before it rolls out from April 2027. This will help us understand what works well, and what needs to improve before roll out. Test will be conducted between July and December 2026.

The NDIS Commission has published transition pathways for Supported Independent Living (SIL) and digital platform providers, as well as definitions of which providers will be encompassed under these new requirements. DSC explores who’s affected and what’s happening and when.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of Australia’s most important social reforms. The NDIS needs to be protected for people with permanent and significant disability and for future generations who will rely on it. This timeline outlines the key dates for implementing the Government’s plan to secure the future of the NDIS. This will be updated as further dates are confirmed following consultation and design work.

This quarterly report provides detailed information on how the NDIA has performed from 1 January to 31 March 2026. It reflects continued momentum across the NDIS with stronger participant outcomes and improved service performance. It also highlights targeted reform delivery and a continued focus on long-term financial sustainability.

Published in The Conversation, this news article analyses proposed NDIS legislative changes introduced during budget week. It covers tighter eligibility criteria, a new functional capacity test, changes to how permanent disability is defined, and expanded ministerial powers to cut participant funding.

NDIS Minister Mark Butler announced a whole raft of changes at the Press Club. Some of these may soon come into effect, while others are planned to be progressively rolled out over the next few years. DSC provide a timeline.

DSC examine the supports that might be available under the new model and what this means for NDIS eligibility.

Many Allied Health providers wonder: if we’re billing $193.99 an hour, why are we not making a profit? Where is the money going? Conway Consulting Group breaks down the figures to explore why profit margins really are so thin.

Aims to strengthen capacity of consumers to:

* Live independently, safely & productively,

* Form meaningful connections

* Reduce the need for acute care.

Can provide services such as: Social skills, friendships and family connections, Day-to-day living skills, Financial management and budgeting, Finding and maintaining a home, Vocational skills and goals, Maintaining physical wellbeing, including exercise, Managing substance use issues, Building broader life skills, including confidence and resilience; and Building capacity to live independently in the community

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of Australia’s largest social programs, yet questions remain about how it affects participants’ employment, reliance on other welfare payments and overall wellbeing. Understanding these relationships is essential for assessing the scheme’s long-term sustainability and its role in supporting participation and independence.