Latest news.
04 February 2025
If you or someone in your family are leaving school and looking to transition into work, the NDIS offers School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). These supports help young people build confidence and develop skills to find and maintain a job. The latest SLES quarterly report, covering data from January to December 2023, was released on
28 January 2025
A seven-year plan to improve the lives of autistic Australians has been announced by the federal government. This marks the first time our country has introduced a National Autism Strategy.
This strategy aims to create "a safe and inclusive...
21 January 2025
Assistive technology is a term used to cover items and devices that can help you to become more independent and do things you may otherwise not be able to do because of your disability.
Assistive technology can include a range of items, from...
14 January 2025
When it comes to navigating the complexities of the NDIS and your NDIS Plan, a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) can make a big difference.
Most people on the NDIS over the age of 9 will have an LAC that acts as the main point of contact for the NDIS. ...
09 January 2025
NDIS Individualised Living Options (ILO) may be able to help you design a living situation that meets your needs in a home of your choice.
09 January 2025
Key points
The NDIS provides a range of home and living supports that can help you live independently.
Home and living supports cover specific supports like help with personal care but excludes general living expenses.
When requesting...
09 January 2025
Key points:
Assistance with daily life is an NDIS Core support.
This category funds supports to help you to live as independently as possible at home and in the community.
You may be able to use Assistance with daily life to fund daily...
07 January 2025
Starting 1 January 2025, new people on the NDIS will receive an impairment notice from the NDIA. This document confirms a permanent disability or significant impairment.
31 December 2024
Since 3 October 2024, the NDIS has introduced several changes affecting how people use their funding and what supports can be included in their plans.