July 2025 NDIS Changes: Key Takeaways for Participants

In June 2025, the National Disability Support Agency (NDIA) announced that several of its price limits and support arrangements would be changing in response to the 2024-25 Annual Price Review (APR). These changes to NDIS pricing came into effect on the first of July—only a few weeks after they were announced—and have already impacted the […]

NDIS for different disabilities: Navigating eligibility and funding support requirements

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is notoriously hard to navigate—and that’s before considering their strict rules around eligibility and funding specific supports. While the scheme promises personalised help, many participants find the system confusing and impersonal, leaving them uncertain about NDIS eligibility, what support is available, and how they can access it.    NDIS […]

How to effectively manage and utilise your NDIS funding

For someone with disability, NDIS funding can relieve a lot of financial pressure, but this support also comes with its own set of headaches. Managing your finances is difficult enough without the added stress of paying for medication, accessing assistive equipment, and juggling ongoing support services—all within a complex, ever-changing government system.    Fortunately, NDIS […]

Resources for NDIS participants: The tools, guidance, and organisations you need to know about

Australia’s disability support services are still difficult to navigate, with important information usually buried in government reports or abandoned web portals. As a result, NDIS participants often miss vital news updates and remain unaware of valuable advocacy groups, community organisations, and other support services.    Fortunately, there are directories and spokespeople providing clear, reliable, and […]

Navigating the NDIS: A guide for tackling common challenges

For many people with disability, accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can feel like an immense challenge; there’s the application process to get through, funding to sort out, and service providers to choose. And now, the process is more complicated than ever, with the government tightening eligibility, changing funding rules, and increasing reassessments—affecting more […]

The NDIS in 2025: Overview of recent policy reforms and important updates

2024 was a stressful time for people with disability, as the possible impact of the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation loomed ahead for most of the year. Implementation began on the 3rd of October, with the main reforms changing eligibility requirements and redefining what NDIS funding can and cannot cover.   As of […]

Robin’s Story: How finding community builds purpose and belonging

Living with a disability can be isolating and limiting, and support services don’t always guarantee a perfect quality of life. However, when independence, individuality and community are prioritised, the impact can be transformative.    As the new year begins, we’re continuing to share stories from our participants, learning how they have made the most of […]

Sean’s Story: The impact of independence and personalised support for mental health

Accessing disability support services doesn’t always guarantee a perfect quality of life. Often, when you have a disability, it can be isolating and limiting—even with professional support. But when independence and individuality are prioritised in the creation of disability services, the impact can be transformative.   As 2024 comes to a close and we enter […]

Demystifying the NDIS: What is PACE NDIS?

Now that the ‘Getting the NDIS Back on Track’ bill has passed, there are a lot of changes on the horizon for the NDIS. And one of the more recent updates is the introduction of a new NDIS provider portal.    The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is replacing the NDIS ‘myplace’ portal with a […]

Demystifying the NDIS: What is the role of the support coordinator?

Accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be daunting, as the scheme fails to offer the personalised resources participants need to navigate the process independently. Even after a straightforward acceptance into the scheme, many participants struggle to access funding for the services they need—leaving them feeling disempowered and overwhelmed.    And this is where […]