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 […]
CALD Expert Advisory Group Meeting Summary March 2026
The Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) Expert Advisory Group met online on Tuesday 10 March 2026.The meeting focused on: CALD engagement insight report publishing details of the CALD Expert Advisory Group on the NDIS website the CALD Strategy 2024-2028 action review. CALD Engagement Insight Report The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) shared a report about […]
A better NDIS website
We’ve updated the NDIS website to make it easier to use. You might notice changes on the website. We’ve updated the participant and provider journey sections with: clearer menus shorter pages with more direct information simple, familiar language. All the information you need is still here. It just looks a little different. The updates to the website will make it simpler and easier for […]
Sydney man arrested over alleged $1.5 million NDIS Fraud
This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and NDIA, NDIS Commission and Australian Taxation Office. A Sydney man appeared before Camden Local court yesterday (23 April 2026) charged in relation to alleged NDIS fraud. The 33-year-old first came to the attention of the Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT) in January, 2024, […]
Securing the NDIS for future generations
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of Australia’s most important social programs. The NDIS needs to be protected for people with permanent and significant disability and for future generations who will rely on it. The NDIS plays a critical role in supporting people with permanent and significant disability, but it continues to grow […]
Parliament passes tough new laws to protect the NDIS from fraudsters, predators and shonks
The Government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 will become law after it passed the Parliament today. It delivers tough new laws to protect people with a disability and safeguard the NDIS from exploitation at the hands of fraudsters, predators and shonks, and throws the book at those responsible for serious misconduct […]