There are three ways to manage your NDIS funding: self-managed, plan-managed, and NDIA (agency) managed. Each option offers a different level of responsibility, flexibility, and support, and you can also combine these across different parts of your plan. In this session we will: explain how each option works, including who pays providers and manages financial […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

NDIA staff and partners in the community have recognised 10 years of the National Disability Insurance Scheme supporting the North Queensland community.  On 1 April 2016, Townsville became the first Queensland NDIS office to open its doors, marking the start of NDIS operations in the state. The first NDIS plans in Queensland were approved in […]

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 […]

The NDIA is committed to improving employment outcomes for all participants. A key focus of the Participant Employment Strategy is making sure young participants receive the right employment supports to help them build skills for work and to find and keep a job. The latest edition of the Provider Quarterly Report – School Leaver Employment […]