Updating bank details
We are making changes to how we manage and update NDIS participants’ bank account details. We’re doing this to help reduce the risk of fraud and to keep participants’ personal information safe. Across the NDIA, we’re limiting who can see and update participant bank account details. We have introduced extra security checks for high-risk transactions, […]
Another NDIS fraudster sentenced to jail
A jail term imposed today sends a clear warning to any person who sets out to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme – you will be caught and punished. The odds of escaping detection are narrowing as the reach of sophisticated systems protecting NDIS participants grows. A Perth man was convicted and jailed for his […]
Crackdown on sales of NDIS businesses as mandatory registration set to expand from 1 July
The government is moving to impose new obligations on the sale of NDIS businesses aimed at cracking down on the sale of ‘cleanskin’ registered businesses. Amended NDIS rules introduce new requirements from 1 July so providers will have to notify as soon as they become aware of a sale will occur and new audits will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Funding to financially empower people with disability
The Australian Government is helping people with intellectual disability take greater control over their finances. A one-off grant opportunity of $1.42 million will be provided to Inclusion Australia over two years to co-design practical and accessible resources to assist with supported financial decision-making. Supported decision-making helps people, particularly those with intellectual disability, to make their […]
Federal Budget and NDIS laws update
The Australian Government has announced reforms in the 2026-27 Federal Budget to help secure the future of the NDIS. The Budget includes actions to: deliver quality services and support, including a $200 million Inclusive Communities Fund to rebuild community organisation capability to host genuine participation activities make eligibility requirements clearer, with standardised, evidence-based assessments of […]
Moving ahead with the Nation’s Disability Strategy
Australia’s Disability Strategy Advisory Council has released its roadmap to deliver its top priorities this year, endorsed by all Disability Ministers across Australia. The 2026 Work Plan focuses on: The independent evaluation of Australia’s Disability Strategy Better access to information and communications Increased disability employment in the Australian Public Service Ongoing implementation of Disability Royal […]