Occupational therapists tackle obstacles in the home, from support to cook a meal, to navigating public transport

The NDIA have frozen NDIS payments for Occupational therapists (OTs) services for the sixth year and also cut travel payments for OTs who visit people in their home and community by 50%. This article looks at why is it often better to see an OT at home or community?

Saving the NDIS: How to rebalance disability services to get better results.

This report claims saving the NDIS is not a question of spending more money – their analysis shows the problem lies in how existing funding is allocated and they show how the NDIS can be saved.

The NDIA is changing how it pays for disability supports. What does that mean for rural communities?

The article highlights why pricing comparisons don’t always translate to rural services.

NDIS Service Provision vs Independent Advocacy – what’s the difference?

This webpage provides important information for NDIS providers, NDIS participants, peak bodies, and sector stakeholders to understand the distinction between support services and independent advocacy under the NDIS Act 2013.

How to reform the NDIS and better support disabled people who don’t qualify for it

This article looks at the annual NDIS pricing rules that aim to ensure services remain sustainable.

The 2025/26 Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits is here

The 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) has been released, bringing modest increases for some supports and significant shifts for others. DSC outlines what’s changed – and what hasn’t.

500,000 Australians live with mental illness but don’t qualify for the NDIS

The Productivity Commission says addressing this gap must be an urgent priority for all governments.

The Disability Gateway

The Disability Gateway helps people with disability, their families and carers find the information, services and support they need. A stakeholder kit has been developed to help you communicate the benefits of the Disability Gateway and to encourage people to visit the website.

Frontline leaders: Transforming health outcomes

Frontline leaders have a critical role to play in supporting health outcomes for people with disability. This article explores the barriers to achieving great health outcomes, what the statistics reveal, and how frontline leaders can change the story.

What’s happening with eligibility reassessment?

A recent Administrative Review Tribunal decision had *a thing to say* about the procedural fairness of the NDIA’s eligibility reassessment processes, and the updated timeframes for responding to requests for information.