The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has officially brought the updated NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26 into effect. These changes, which began on 24 November 2025, introduce new pricing structures, updated support categories, and revised guidance designed to create a more consistent and sustainable framework for both participants [...]
A major enforcement campaign targeting organised criminal gangs is underway, as the Australian Government cracks down on alleged large-scale fraud within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The coordinated effort is being led by the Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT), using intelligence from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Services Australia, [...]
NDIA Monitors Recovery after Cyclone Fina The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has issued a notice to participants and providers in the Northern Territory following Tropical Cyclone Fina, emphasising its readiness to support those affected. The agency is closely monitoring the situation and highlighting how people supported by the National [...]
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has launched a dedicated national after-hours crisis referral service to support participants experiencing sudden breakdowns in their disability-related supports outside standard business hours. The newly established service, known as the After Hours Crisis Referral Service (AHCRS), is administered by Marathon Health in partnership with [...]
As the 2025–26 festive season approaches, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced important changes to its operations and support services. These adjustments aim to ensure participants and providers are informed about service availability, payment schedules, and how to access urgent help during the holiday period. Festive Season Operating [...]
The federal government is advancing a major reform of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), signalling increased obligations for organisations that serve people with disability — including registered NDIS service providers. With public consultation closing imminently, providers are being urged to begin early preparations for changes that could reshape how [...]
Disability advocates are raising serious concerns about the sweeping overhaul planned for how the NDIS assesses participants’ support needs. From mid-2026, the NDIA intends to phase out the current reliance on medical and allied-health reports in favour of structured interviews and a digital tool called I-CAN (Instrument for the Classification [...]
The NDIA has quietly deployed machine-learning tools to assist with drafting support plans for NDIS participants — a significant step in using algorithms within one of Australia’s major disability support programs. Documents recently obtained by media outlets show that the agency has used machine learning to generate draft budget recommendations, [...]
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has launched a new national after-hours service: the After Hours Crisis Referral Service (AHCRS). The initiative is intended to provide immediate support for NDIS participants when their disability-related support arrangements break down outside of business hours. The AHCRS is delivered by Marathon Health in [...]
The Australian Government has announced that Graeme Head AO will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Disability Insurance Agency, taking up the role from 24 November 2025 for a three‑year term. The appointment follows an extensive national recruitment process by the NDIA Board, chaired by Kurt Fearnley [...]
