NDIS Changes 2026: What the New NDIS Legislation Means for Participants and Providers Updated: 29 August 2026 Major NDIS changes in 2026 have now begun following the passage of new legislation designed to reform the…
Have Your Say on NDIS Pricing: 2025–26 Annual Pricing Review Now Open NDIS participants, providers and the wider disability community are being encouraged to have their say on NDIS pricing, with consultation now open for…
New NDIS Planning Framework Explained: What’s Changing From Mid-2026 and What It Means for Participants From mid-2026, the way the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) creates plans will begin to change. These reforms are designed…
What is Short Term Respite (STR)? Short term respite (STR) allows you to have time apart — for at least one night — from your primary informal supports who give you significant daily support. This…
What is an Individualised Living Option? An Individualised Living Option (ILO) is an NDIS home-and-living support that helps you live in your chosen home environment, in a way that suits you. It’s not the house…
What is Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)? Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is an NDIS-funded home and living support that provides a temporary place to live when you can’t move into your long-term home because your disability…
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has confirmed that art and music therapies will continue to be funded where there is clear evidence of beneficial outcomes for participants. This follows the Independent Review of Art…
What is Specialist Disability Accommodation? Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is purpose-designed housing for NDIS participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. SDA homes include built-in accessibility and safety features—think reinforced ceilings for…
Understanding NDIS Plan Changes The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to give participants the reasonable and necessary supports they need to achieve their goals, build skills, and maximise independence. However, as your circumstances…
All Australians have the right to access the health system — whether they have a disability or not. For NDIS participants, some disability-related health supports may be funded if they are directly connected to your…