NDIS Planning Changes 2026 Explained: What the New Planning Framework Means for Participants
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is introducing one of its most significant planning reforms since the scheme began. From July 2026, the new NDIS Planning Framework will begin rolling out across Australia, changing how participants prepare for and receive their NDIS plans. The aim is to create a planning process that is more consistent, […]
Planned system updates 20-21 June 2026
There are upcoming multi-system updates. Planned outages allow us to update and improve our systems. Impacted systems: my NDIS Participant Portal my NDIS Provider Portal myplace Participant Portal myplace Provider Portal my NDIS Mobile App Integrity Portal Start date and time Saturday 20 June 2026, 11:00 pm AEST Finish date and time Sunday 21 June […]
Navigating the New NDIS Planning Framework: What the July 2026 Reforms Mean for Participants and Families
Australia’s NDIS Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Future Disability Support
Australia’s disability sector is facing one of its most significant policy shifts in years as the federal government moves forward with proposed reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The changes, aimed at improving the scheme’s long-term sustainability, have triggered intense debate among disability advocates, participants, policymakers, and service providers. The proposals could reshape […]
Increasing integrity checks on older claims
NDIS participants and providers should claim as soon as possible after an NDIS support is delivered. Timely claiming means self-managed participants can be paid back faster for any out-of-pocket expenses. It also helps providers to get paid faster for supports they deliver. We’re increasing checks on older NDIS claims From 18 June, we’ll be doing […]
NDIS Fraud Crackdown: Why Documentation Will Matter More Than Ever
“Up to 90% of NDIS claims lacked supporting evidence — that’s changing.” Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is entering a new era of accountability. As part of the proposed NDIS reforms, the government is introducing stronger fraud prevention measures, expanded provider registration requirements, and new digital payment systems designed to improve transparency and track […]
SA woman charged over alleged $5 million dishonesty plot against NDIS
This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, the NDIA, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. An Adelaide woman has been arrested and charged on Wednesday (10 June, 2026) over an alleged plot to defraud more than $5 million from the NDIS. The woman has been bailed and […]
Priority aged care support for Australians with MND
Motor Neurone Disease is a rare, incurable and fatal condition which is invariably characterised by a rapid deterioration in physical function. As a result of these particular characteristics, the Government will this week amend the Aged Care Rules to recognise MND as a discrete, specific condition warranting urgent priority for Support at Home. This change will give all […]
NDIS Integrity and Safeguarding Act 2026: What Providers Must Do Now
The Australian disability sector is entering a new era of compliance and accountability following the passing of the NDIS Integrity and Safeguarding Act 2026 in April 2026. The legislation introduces stronger enforcement powers for the NDIS Commission, expanded fraud prevention measures, and enhanced protections for whistleblowers reporting misconduct across the sector. For NDIS providers, the […]
Alice Springs Connecting Day
Join us for our Connecting Day — an event designed to bring providers and participants together. Our team will answer your questions and help you: learn about the NDIS find out how to access the NDIS connect with providers share your feedback. Who is invited Participants, families and carers Providers and disability sector representatives Catering: Come […]