In recent years, NDIS rules and regulations have been updated to make the system fairer, clearer, and more sustainable. Some changes started from October 3, 2024, and new frameworks are being introduced.
Mind Activities
- New definition of “NDIS supports”
- Clarifies what services and goods are covered
- Budget management rules
- From March 4, 2025, NDIA can determine the most suitable budget management type for participants to reduce risk
- Plan reassessment rules
- Participants can request plan variations or reassessment when circumstances change, with clear processes
- New Planning Framework (mid-2026)
- Simplified and more flexible planning system
- Designed to be participant-friendly
- Extended time for submitting information
- Participants now have 90 days to provide documentation for reassessment requests
- Celebrate small wins
- Recognize every achievement, even small ones
Why it matters
- Clarifies what supports participants can access
- Allows more flexibility in managing budgets
- Simplifies planning processes for first-time participants
- Reduces stress by extending timeframes for documentation
