Queensland NDIS reforms are raising concerns among families and disability advocates as the state government and the Commonwealth remain divided over the rollout of the Thriving Kids program. With changes to NDIS eligibility planned for 2028, families are seeking clear information about future support options and how children with developmental delays or autism will be […]
The Provider Quarterly Report – Youth Employment (January-December 2025) is now available. The report provides insight into employment supports delivered to 9,215 young participants and the outcomes they achieved. The NDIA is committed to helping participants find and keep jobs. A key focus is helping young people build work skills and prepare for employment. We […]
What’s new From 15 October 2026, we’ll do extra checks on claims submitted more than 90 days after a support is delivered. Claims submitted within 90 days will continue through the usual claiming process. Older claims can be harder to verify. Information and evidence may be harder to access, and information may no longer be […]
We have updated the Supported Independent Living (SIL) operational guideline to reflect recent changes to SIL provider registration requirements and provide greater clarity on SIL decision making. The updated guideline explains how the Agency makes decisions about SIL and what information it considers. It includes updates about: arrangements that are not SIL 24-hour individual support […]
Families of children with extra developmental needs can now access expanded information and supports, as part of the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids program. There will be a gradual rollout of Thriving Kids supports both nationally and across states and territories, with all supports to be in place by 1 January 2028. Families can also access […]
The NDIA has updated our public data, now current as at 30 June 2026. Find updated data at: Datasets Quarterly report supplements SDA demand data Participant dashboards Explore data tool This data is useful to anyone wanting to understand the NDIS in more detail. Information can be searched by area of interest, including participant numbers, […]
The Australian Government welcomes 2 prison sentences handed down this week as unprecedented integrity actions continue to strengthen NDIS systems and protect participants. A total of 20 criminals found by the courts to have exploited the NDIS have now been jailed since the Government established the Fraud Fusion Taskforce in November 2022, with combined sentences […]
A Chester Hill man, 37, was sentenced by the Paramatta District Court yesterday (7 September, 2026) to four years’ imprisonment for his role in a multimillion-dollar fraud against the NDIS and Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The man was also ordered to repay the Commonwealth $30,675 and will be eligible for parole after serving two years […]
Disclaimer: This message is shared on behalf of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The Australian Government is making changes to help secure the future of the NDIS . These reforms aim to improve how the NDIS works while ensuring people with disability continue to receive the supports they need. We are working with the disability community […]
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released the NDIA Corporate Plan 2026–27 in accessible Word, PDF and Easy Read formats. The corporate plan describes our purpose, key performance measures, and priorities for the next 4 years. Importantly, it outlines how we will implement Government reforms to secure the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). […]
https://www.ndis.gov.au/stories/11639-ndis-support-gives-andrew-renewed-hopeWhen Camperdown resident Andrew began losing feeling in his feet, he never expected it would change his life so dramatically. The 60-year-old had been working full-time when his mobility began to decline. Unable to stand for extended periods, he eventually had to give up work. Despite doctors being unable to identify the cause of his […]
A Victorian man has been arrested after he allegedly defrauded the NDIS of around $700,000 over a two-year period. A joint investigation by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and Victoria Police’s Hamilton Crime Investigation Unit commenced after a man allegedly defrauded his own NDIS plan between 28 June 2024 and 30 June 2026. Investigators […]
New NDIS laws are now in effect. From 27 August, some changes start. This includes changes to who can ask for a plan reassessment, and what participants need to do when they ask us to reassess their plan. Transcript for ‘Changes to plan reassessments’ What’s changing From now on, only a participant, their nominee or […]
From 24 August, the National Contact Centre will be changing its operating hours. Currently, the National Contact Centre operates from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday (local time) in each state and territory. From 24 August, the new National Contact Centre operating hours will be from 8 am to 7 pm in each […]
New NDIS laws have been passed by Parliament. This means that there are some changes coming to the NDIS to secure it for the long term. Right now, participants can continue using their plans and supports as usual. Over time, the new laws will change: how people access the NDIS how plans are created how […]
This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, the National Disability Insurance Agency, and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission The AFP has charged an Adelaide man over an alleged multi-million-dollar dishonesty plot against the NDIS. The Adelaide man, 38, a director of a registered NDIS provider, was preparing to leave the country […]
We want to make it easier for NDIS participants to find and choose continence products that meet their needs. A survey is now open on NDIS Engage to better understand participants’ experiences when purchasing continence products and using the continence provider list (CPL). We want to understand what is working well, the challenges people experience, […]
The NDIA is seeking independent experts to join the Pricing Arrangements Reference Group (PARG). The PARG provides independent advice to help inform National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pricing policies and arrangements. Members review and provide feedback on pricing work, including analysis, methodologies, assumptions and recommendations. The PARG is an advisory body and does not have […]
To better protect participants from fraud and identity misuse, we are introducing additional security checks when people contact us. We may also complete these checks when we call you if you ask us to update personal information. These checks could include: confirming a one-time code sent to your mobile phone number or email address answering […]
The Australian Government will give $200 million over 3 years to the Inclusive Communities Fund. The Fund will help people with disability take part in their community. People can join social, sport, arts and other community activities. They can join local clubs and groups that match their interests. For example, this might include a sports […]