How the NDIS scheme works — eligibility, plans, funding, changes, and key jargon.
NDIS Funding Is Now Split Into Quarters. What That Means for You. If you’ve been told your NDIS funding is now divided into quarters, you’re not alone in feeling confused. Here’s an outline of how it works. Instead of having one yearly budget you can use flexibly across 12 months, your funding is now effectively […]
NDIS Quarterly Funding Changes: When “Pacing” Becomes Pressure NOTE: This is a long and perhaps complicated article, written by our Managing Director, Robert. He has a habit of digging a long way into how funding rules really work. If you’d prefer a simpler, practical explanation of the changes, read the plain-English version here. In our […]
NDIS Under Pressure: What Families Are Starting to Feel Over the past few weeks, several separate conversations have been happening across the NDIS. There’s talk of simplifying line items to reduce administrative burden. Support coordinators are quietly mentioning increased social isolation among younger participants. Carers are describing the stress of coordinating multiple small providers as […]
According to media reports, the NDIS lines are not always being answered at the moment. You may have tried calling the NDIS recently and found yourself stuck on hold — or not getting through at all. It’s frustrating. It can be worrying. And when your supports depend on the system working, it’s easy to assume […]
Part 1 of this blog looked at NDIS eligibility in general. [Click here to read that first]. Does the NDIS Still Read Your Evidence? Let’s Clear It Up You may have seen a flurry of headlines, posts, and opinions recently claiming the NDIS no longer reads your evidence when assessing access requests or reviewing plans. […]
NDIS Eligibility: Who Gets In (and Why It’s Getting Harder) There’s been a lot of talk lately about who can access the NDIS—and who can’t. The answers can be confusing, and the rules are changing, but we think it’s worth breaking it down as clearly as possible. We’ve split it into two parts. This is Part […]
If you’ve ever typed “disability support” into Google, you’ve probably ended up more confused than when you started. So let’s strip it back. Here’s what disability support services really are — and what they’re not — especially when you’re navigating the NDIS or helping someone find the right care. Disability support services are the funded […]
“Capacity building”? “Core supports”? “Participant”? If you’ve ever stared at an NDIS plan and wondered whether it was written by a human or a robot… you’re not alone. 🧠 Words Matter — Especially in Support Work Language can do two things. It can help you understand your world… or it can make you feel like […]
Navigating the Recent NDIS Changes: Insights for Participants Keeping abreast of the latest updates to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is key to fully leveraging the benefits and supports available to you. In this guide, we’ll explore the significant changes introduced in this financial year, delving into what these could mean for you as […]
Whether you get around by car, bus, horse-drawn carriage (unlikely) ot space shuttle (even less likely) transport stands as a pivotal element in fostering your independence, transport is crucial for your independence, connecting you to work, community, and social life. If mobility is a challenge, NDIS transport funding ensures your travels are safe and easy. […]
