Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the 2025-26 Budget, as the country waits for the election to be called. And it looks like funding for foundational supports made the cut. A […]
Tag: NDIS
New plan management rules
New rules for plan management mean the NDIS may make changes to your plan. Earlier this month the agency announced new rules around unreasonable risk in how participant funding is […]
New financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers
An upcoming free webinar will explore a series of new financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers. These practical and accessible tools will help self-managers develop their confidence in financial literacy. […]
Government to pilot new NDIS supports
Grant rounds will open this week for two new 12-month pilots for high-quality NDIS supports. The Federal government says the Support Coordination Pilot and Supported Independent Living Pilot will help […]
STEPS launches new programs around Aus
STEPS, a not-for-profit provider of training, employment, and community services, has officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program in two new locations. The SEE Program was launched […]
Changing of the guard: new NDIS Minister announced
Bill Shorten’s replacement as NDIS Minister has been announced. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has now taken up the position, after Shorten’s departure this week to serve as Vice-Chancellor of […]
People with disability guiding NDIS reform
Respected disability advocates El Gibbs and Dougie Herd have been appointed as the two co-chairs of the newly formed NDIS Reform Advisory Committee. Announcing the appointments, outgoing NDIS Minister Bill […]
The year in disability
To say it’s been a busy year for disability policy is, frankly, an understatement. Much of what took place this year was expected, but there were a few surprises too. […]
Government round-up
It’s been a busy few weeks for the Federal government with a number of updates coming through. Here’s a quick round-up: Government says growth on track NDIS Minister Bill Shorten […]
Benevolent Society gets In Sync
New approach to play-based intervention for children with disability.
Pause urged on changes to therapy funding
SANE Australia is among the organisations and advocates calling for potential changes to music and art therapy funding to be paused. It follows NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s announcement that funding […]
Shorten gives farewell speech
Outgoing NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has made his valedictory speech to the Australian Parliament as he says farewell to politics after 17 years. Shorten made his speech on Thursday 21 […]