The NDIS is going through major changes and it’s one of the biggest topics in the disability sector right now. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Big changes to eligibility
The NDIS is moving away from diagnosis-based access. Instead, eligibility will be based on functional capacity (how disability impacts daily life)
Concern:
Many people are worried this could mean losing access even with a diagnosis.
2. Participant numbers will reduce
The government plans to reduce participants by around 160,000 by 2030
Concern:
- Who will lose support?
- Are alternative supports ready?
3. Cuts to some supports (especially social funding)
Funding for social & community participation is already being reduced
Concern:
- Impact on mental health
- Reduced community inclusion
- Closure of valuable programs
4. New “foundational supports” & programs
New systems like:
- Thriving Kids (for children)
- Foundational Supports (for those not eligible)
Concern:
These are not fully clear yet, leaving families uncertain
5. Stronger rules for providers
- Mandatory provider registration expanding
- New digital payment systems
- Crackdown on fraud
Goal: Improve transparency & safety
6. New planning system coming
A new NDIS planning framework is being introduced (delayed to 2027)
Aim:
- More consistent budgets
- Fairer planning decisions
What’s the main concern right now?
The biggest issue isn’t just change, it’s uncertainty
People are asking:
- Will I still be eligible?
- Will my funding be reduced?
- What happens if I exit the NDIS?
Many families and providers feel:
The system is changing faster than supports are being replaced.
These reforms aim to make the NDIS sustainable for the future, but right now:
- Participants are anxious
- Providers are adapting
- The sector is in transition
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