News & Updates
Policy changes, funding updates, and practical guides — written in plain English for Perth participants and their families.
30 articles · Updated regularly
Minister Mark Butler's April 2026 reform announcement includes shifting Support Coordination from an open provider market to a government-commissioned shortlist from July 2028. Here's the real timeline and what's still unknown.
From Support Coordinator registration to Foundational Supports, SIL provider deadlines and ongoing PACE transitions — here's a forward-looking guide to what 2026 holds for NDIS participants.
Public consultation on New Framework Planning closed on 6 March 2026. Here's what the new planning process involves, when it starts, and what participants in Perth should do now.
If an NDIS provider fails you — through poor service, misconduct, or fraud — you have rights and formal pathways. Here's what you can do and who can help.
The NDIS Commission indicated policy development for mandatory Support Coordinator registration would resume in February 2026. Here's the latest on what to expect.
2025 was a significant year for NDIS reform. From new pricing to paused registration, new safeguarding laws to the PACE rollout continuing — here's what changed and what to carry into 2026.
NDIS fraud and participant exploitation are real risks. This guide explains the warning signs and what to do if something feels wrong with a provider or worker.
Supported Independent Living and platform-based NDIS providers face a mandatory registration deadline of July 2026. Here's what this means for participants using these services.
The NDIS Integrity and Safeguarding Bill 2025 introduces tougher penalties for fraud and exploitation, including fines up to $15 million. Here's what participants need to know.
Mandatory registration for Support Coordinators was paused in 2025 for further review. Here's what this means for participants and what to watch for.
The NDIA has released the 2025–26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, effective 1 July 2025. Here's what changed and what it means for your plan.
Foundational Supports are being rolled out nationally. Here's the latest on Western Australia's timeline and what supports may become available for people outside the NDIS.
From May 2025, NDIS participants on PACE can access quarterly, monthly, or upfront funding options. Here's what this means for managing your plan budget.
The new NDIS supports list doesn't cover every situation. Here's how the replacement support process works and when you can apply for an alternative.
Mandatory registration for all NDIS Support Coordinators was announced for July 2025. Here's what this means for participants and why it matters.
Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of exploitation in the NDIS. Learn how to spot the warning signs, protect your funding, and get help.
The NDIS plan review process has changed under the 2024 amendments. Here's how reviews work now, what to prepare, and when requesting one makes sense.
From 1 January 2025, NDIS participants receive impairment notices listing the specific impairments that qualified them for the scheme. Here's what they mean.
Before the year ends, there are five practical NDIS tasks worth completing to make sure your plan is on track and your supports are set up for the year ahead.
PACE plans look different to old-style NDIS plans. Here's a practical guide to understanding your total budget, categories, and how to track your spending.
Safeguarding in the NDIS means protecting participants from harm, abuse, and exploitation. Here's a plain-language guide to how the system works and your rights within it.
The NDIS Amendment Act commenced on 3 October 2024. Here's a practical summary of what changed on that date and what it means for your plan.
From October 2024, the NDIS uses approved and excluded support lists to clarify what your funding can be spent on. Here's how it works.
The NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill passed Parliament on 22 August 2024. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what changed.
The 2024–25 NDIS Pricing Arrangements are in effect from 1 July 2024. Here's what changed for support coordination rates and what it means for your plan.
Not everyone who needs disability support qualifies for the NDIS. Foundational Supports will fill that gap — here's what they are and who they're for.
PACE plans work differently to old myplace plans. No line items, category-level funding, and more flexibility — here's how to make the most of it.
The NDIA's new PACE computer system has replaced the old myplace portal for most participants. Here's what it means for you and your plan.
The independent NDIS Review delivered 26 recommendations in December 2023. Here's what they mean for participants and families in plain English.
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