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In October of this year, the Australian Government introduced changes to the legislation for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This included changes to the lists of supports that will be funded by the NDIS, giving greater clarity surrounding what a participant can use their NDIS plan funding for, and when they should seek support from mainstream services. 

On October 3rd 2024, the Australian Government introduced changes to the legislation for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This review of the legislation, as with any major policies, was a necessary step to refining the NDIS, improving accessibility, and streamlining processes to ensure participants are receiving the most out of their plans.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides a framework to support Australians with disabilities, tailoring a range of funding categories to a participant's individual needs. In this blog post, we'll explore what Capital Supports are, the types of support available, and how they can benefit a participant.

Every year the NDIS (National DIsability Insurance Scheme) updates its Pricing Arrangements and Pricing Limits (PAPL) to reflect the evolving needs of participants. From 1 July 2024, the latest addendums to the NDIS Price guide are in effect, and show several changes aimed at making positive changes to the delivery of services, maintaining fairness, and sustainability. 

The NDIS (National DIsability Insurance Scheme) offers a range of support categories designed to help people with disabilities. Capacity building is one of the three main categories, and is focused on personal development, and community participation. 

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to provide comprehensive support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence and participation in everyday life. One of the fundamental support categories under the NDIS is the CORE support category.

Understanding your NDIS plan is like navigating a personalized roadmap to support and independence. From the initial access request to the important first plan meeting and ongoing reviews, each step is crucial. Our guide simplifies this process, empowering you to confidently navigate your journey towards achieving your goals.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continually strives to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. A new initiative within the NDIS framework is the Participant and Community Engagement (PACE) program. Designed to bring personalised support and community integration, NDIS PACE embodies a proactive approach to empower individuals with disabilities.

Are you gearing up for your NDIS plan review and feeling a bit overwhelmed? 🤔
Don't worry, we've got you covered! 📋✨ Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned pro, we've got valuable advice to help you make the most of this important day.

Your support coordinator or local area coordinator (LAC) or NDIS planner should have already set up a time for your NDIS planning review meeting by this time, and your preparation in the last few weeks will come in handy.

Consider your plan review as an opportunity to see which of your supports and services are helping you to achieve your goals.

As your plan comes to an end, expect to be contacted by your NDIA planner, Support Coordinator or Local Area Coordinator (LAC) to schedule a time to review your NDIS plan and set goals for the period ahead.