Securing the NDIS for Future Generations: What the Legislative Changes Mean for Participants
The Australian Government has introduced significant reforms under the "Securing the NDIS for Future Generations" plan, aimed at making the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) more sustainable while continuing to [...]
Australia’s Biggest morning tea held by Help at Hand Support May 2026
We Raised Cups — and Cash — for Cancer Council Every year, thousands of workplaces, community groups, and care providers across Australia stop for a cuppa and a cause — [...]
NDIS Overhaul Announcement: What the latest 2026 Changes Mean for Participants and Providers
Today, Federal Health and NDIS Minister Mark Butler took to the National Press Club podium and delivered the most significant overhaul to the National Disability Insurance Scheme since its inception [...]
Preparation for Your NDIS Planning Meeting
Getting ready for your NDIS planning meeting is one of the most important steps in getting the right supports in place. This meeting shapes your plan, your funding, and your [...]
Barbie’s First Autistic Doll: Sparking Conversations on Neurodiversity and Inclusion
In 2025, Barbie introduced its first-ever autistic doll, created in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). This launch represents more than just a new toy on the shelf—it [...]
NDIS Planning Changes Explained: What the New Framework Planning Means for Participants (2026)
The Australian Government has announced upcoming changes to how NDIS plans are developed, with a new framework planning approach expected to begin in mid-2026. These changes respond to feedback from [...]
NDIA Releases Three-Year NDIS Pricing Workplan: What It Means for Participants and Providers
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released its new three-year NDIS pricing workplan, outlining how NDIS pricing will be reviewed and improved over the coming years. This workplan aims [...]
What the Under-16 Social Media Ban Means for Teens with Disability
The proposed under-16 social media ban in Australia has sparked intense debate nationwide. For many teenagers, it could simply mean less screen time. But for teens living with disability, it affects [...]
Navigating Change in Disability Employment: Bedford’s Sale and What It Means for You
The future of one of Australia’s largest disability employment providers has taken a promising turn, with a preferred buyer announced for Bedford. After months of uncertainty, this development offers long-awaited [...]
NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) under the NDIS help young participants move confidently from school into work by providing practical skill-building and tailored support. The SLES program aims to ensure [...]
NDIS Update: Understanding the New Short Term Respite Guidelines
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has officially updated the name of Short Term Accommodation (STA) to Short Term Respite (STR). A change that better reflects the purpose and value [...]
NDIS to Introduce New Support Needs Assessment (I-CAN)
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will soon introduce a new, evidence-based method for assessing participant support needs through the Instrument for Classification and Assessment of Support Needs (I-CAN). This [...]
