First prosecution under the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Act 2002
ABC article on an Agnes Waters accommodation provider becoming the first person to be prosecuted after refusing to allow a woman to stay with her guide dog.
Skills and characteristics of a good support coordinator for people with disability and complex needs
This Disability and Rehabilitation article describes a scoping review of the published literature on this topic from 2012 to 2025.
Psychosocial Wellbeing in Community Services
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health is offering two $100,000 grants to support projects.
Psychosocial Wellbeing in Community Services
This course by QCOSS introduces community workers to psychosocial wellbeing, helping to understand its importance, recognise workplace risks that can affect wellbeing, and identify personal and organisational responsibilities to maintain a healthy work environment.
Tightening NDIS eligibility will disproportionately affect women – in more ways than you’d expect.
The Conversation looks at impacts of the new NDIS eligibility and how consequences of these reforms show a gender strategy is needed more than ever.
ATO – Check the GST-free status of NDIS supplies
If you are a supplier of disability supports and registered for GST, your supplies to a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant may be GST-free.
NDIS – Help test the new way of planning
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 transition to mandatory registration for SIL and digital platform providers
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.
Securing the NDIS for future generations
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.
NDIS Quarterly Report – May 2026
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.