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NDIS Changes July 1, 2026: What Participants, Families and Providers Need to Know


Today marks one of the most significant days of reform the NDIS has seen since it launched. I have been working in SDA and SIL for long enough to know that NDIS changes tend to create more noise than clarity, so I want to...


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his guide explores the On-Site Support (OSS) model in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). OSS provides flexible and shared on-demand assistance for participants seeking independence instead of 24/7 rostered care.
Understand how the NDIA v Caterson Federal Court decision impacts SDA funding and why strict alignment with NDIS Pricing Arrangements is now essential.

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is set to undergo several important changes from 2026. The goal is to create a system that is fairer, clearer and easier for participants to navigate. These updates will focus on how plans are developed, how funding is structured and how suppor...

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Key Federal Budget and Policy Updates Shaping 2025 

We’re pleased to introduce Kinkera Connect: NDIS Unpacked—our regular thought piece covering the latest developments in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the wider disability sector. Through these updates, we aim to provide clear insights to help participants, families, a...

Blind swimmer makes history with 55 km swim from Abrolhos islands to Geraldton
Blind swimmer makes history with 55 km swim from Abrolhos...
Disability Royal Commission Report: 222 Recommendations for a More Inclusive Australia

Australia is at a crucial juncture following the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disability. This comprehensive inquiry, supported by a $600 million investment and spanning over four years, outlines 2...

Kurt Fearnley, New Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Kurt Fearnley, New Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Former Paralympian Kurt Fearnley has been appointed as the new chair...
NDIS Changes 2024

On August 22, 2024, a significant step was taken to strengthen the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill 2024 (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1)passed through Parliament. This legislative change marks a renewe...

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