NDIS Updates
News and resources to help understand the NDIS and NDIS reforms.
The NDIS is going through the biggest period of change since it began.
Stay up to date with all the news and changes, and discover what they may mean for you.
Latest updates
A quick recap of the latest important NDIS moments.
Last updated 1 September 2026
The NDIS Bill is now law
27 August 2026
The ‘Securing the NDIS for Future Generations’ Bill is now law, and the first administrative changes started on Thursday, 27 August.
To help you navigate the updates, we put together a guide that unpacks the immediate changes that affect the following topics:
- Participants and people applying to the NDIS
- How the Scheme is administered
- Providers, claiming and Scheme integrity
NDIS Bill has passed
20 August 2026
The The ‘Securing the NDIS for Future Generations’ Bill passed both the Senate and House of Representatives completing the parliamentary stages of the Bill.
In total, 63 amendments were made to the legislation – 30 made in the House of Representatives and another 33 in the Senate. These changes cover a wide range of areas, including Scheme access, plan reviews, action against fraud and pricing.
Have your say
There are opportunities to have your say and participate in NDIS engagement, advisory or working groups.
We've compiled an active list of the current active government projects that you can get involved with.
Upcoming NDIS info sessions
Join our free, accessible, online information sessions to help understand and navigate NDIS reform changes.
- 10 September: Navigating NDIS changes: Managing carer stress & finding support.
- 2 & 9 September: Unpacking the NDIS changes: The latest updates and what comes next.
Latest NDIS news
Timeline of changes and key dates
Last updated: 1 September 2026
As NDIS updates are ongoing, these dates may shift as we receive new information.
Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs Legislation Committee reports on the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.
The Bill passed with 63 amendments – 30 made in the House of Representatives and another 33 in the Senate, covering everything from Scheme access to plan reviews, action against fraud and pricing.
- Participant budgets for social, community participation and capacity building will be gradually reset as plans are renewed or reassessed.
- The phased rollout of Thriving Kids supports begins.
- Plan rollover changes start: new plans will be created at reassessment and unspent funds won’t carry over.
- New assessment criteria begins for new entrants to the NDIS and will be progressively applied to current participants during their reassessment.
Participants start transitioning to the new framework planning.
- Rollout of mandatory registration begins for higher-risk providers (e.g., personal care), with all providers in scope registered by December 2030.
- A new enrolment system launches for most NDIS providers, with all relevant providers enrolled by December 2027.
- Changes to NDIS eligibility begin for new participants. Existing participants will be reassessed with the new criteria over the next three years.
- Thriving Kids services to be fully operational across Australia.
- New applicants under 8 with developmental delay and Autism with low-to-moderate needs to move to Thriving Kids supports.
Have your say on the future of the NDIS
Last updated 1 September 2026
The following NDIS projects are open for community feedback.
The government is asking whether a commissioning approach would improve the quality and sustainability of SIL supports.
It covers participant outcomes, whether services are safe and reliable, and whether providers can keep delivering.
- Who’s it for: Anyone who has a view on this topic, including participants, families, carers, providers, support workers and community groups.
- Closes: 13 September 2026
The government is asking for feedback on how people are assessed for access to the NDIS.
Your feedback will be used by the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to develop advice for the Australian Government.
- Who’s it for: people with disability, their families, carers and kin; disability representative organisations and advocates; disability service providers; health professionals and disability support workers.
- Closes: 2 October 2026
There is an opportunity to take part in paid online testing of the new support needs assessment before it rolls out in April 2027. Sessions run for approximately two hours, with a payment of $200 each. Your feedback will help shape the process and won't affect your plan, funding or eligibility.
- Who’s it for: NDIS participants aged 18+ and plan nominees. All eligibility requirements are listed on the opportunity page.
- Closes: 31 December 2026
Join an event or virtual information session
Webinar
Navigating NDIS Changes: Managing Carer Stress & Finding Support
Join Hireup for a dedicated webinar focused on supporting you—the carer. Hosted by Kathryn (Partnership and Engagement Manager), this session will look directly at how recent NDIS changes impact informal supports, what supports are currently available to ease the strain, and how you can access practical relief (including in-home care and respite) through flexible provider options.
Webinar
Unpacking the NDIS Changes: The Latest Updates and What Comes Next
Join Hireup for an exclusive, practical webinar designed to help you make sense of recent NDIS changes. Hosted by Priya (Head of Public Policy - Disability at Hireup), this session will provide clear information about the latest NDIS changes and explain them in plain English.
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Unpacking the NDIS Changes: The Latest Updates and What Comes Next
Watch the full recording of our first Unpacking NDIS Changes webinar.
Priya (Hireup's Head of Public Policy for Disability at Hireup) provides practical clarity on upcoming NDIS changes.
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