NDIS Social and Community Participation Supports: What Participants Need to Know
Social and community participation is an important part of life for many NDIS participants. Being able to take part in social activities, connect with others, access the community, build confidence and develop skills can contribute to greater independence and wellbeing. However, changes to NDIS social and community participation funding are now part of the broader […]
Regional and Remote Disability Services in Australia: Improving Access to NDIS Support
Access to disability services can look very different depending on where a person lives. For people with disability living in regional, rural and remote communities, accessing the right supports can sometimes involve additional challenges, including fewer local providers, workforce availability, travel distances and limited access to specialist services. These challenges are particularly relevant across parts […]
New NDIS Planning Framework: What Participants Need to Know
The NDIS is introducing a new way of planning to make planning fairer, easier to understand and more flexible for participants. The changes are designed to put greater focus on a person’s disability-related support needs, goals and individual circumstances, while helping create more consistent funding decisions. The new way of planning will be introduced gradually, […]
NDIS Reforms and Funding Changes: What Participants Need to Know
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is going through a period of significant reform. The Australian Government is introducing changes designed to help make the NDIS fairer, more sustainable and focused on people with permanent and significant disability. The reforms are also intended to improve the way funding and supports are managed while protecting the […]
Disability Workforce Shortages in Australia: The Growing Need for Skilled Support Professionals
Australia’s disability sector continues to need a skilled and capable workforce to support people with disability to live independently, participate in their communities and work towards their goals. As demand for disability and community services grows, providers across Australia are continuing to focus on attracting and retaining Disability Support Workers, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and […]
Changes to NDIS Provider Registration and Compliance: What Providers Need to Know
The NDIS continues to strengthen its approach to provider registration, compliance, quality and participant safety. For NDIS providers, support coordinators and other people working across the disability sector, keeping up with regulatory changes is becoming increasingly important. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is introducing reforms designed to improve the quality and safety of NDIS […]
The Importance of Cultural Safety in Disability Support
Every person is different. They come from different cultures, speak different languages, have different beliefs, and live in different ways. Because of this, support should never be the same for everyone. In disability support, cultural safety is important because it helps people feel respected, understood, and comfortable. When participants feel safe and accepted for who […]
The Human Side of NDIS: Beyond the Paperwork
When people think about the NDIS, they often focus on plans, funding, and processes. But beyond all the paperwork lies something far more important, the people it was designed to support. Every participant has their own story, goals, and aspirations. For some, it’s about gaining independence. For others, it’s about building confidence, learning new skills, […]
Supported Independent Living (SIL) vs. Individualised Living Options (ILO): Which One Is Better for You?
Choosing the right living setup for someone living with a disability is a big decision. It can affect their daily routine, independence, comfort, and overall quality of life. Two common options under the NDIS are Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Individualised Living Options (ILO). Both can help participants become more independent, but they work very […]
How to Prepare for Your NDIS Plan Review Like a Pro
Let’s be honest: preparing for an NDIS plan review (or “plan reassessment,” as the NDIA now calls it) can feel pretty overwhelming. It is not just a quick catch-up over coffee; it is the meeting that decides what your daily support will look like for the next one to three years. If your needs have […]