Getting access is tough right now. Growth of the Scheme has been slowed, and people with less straightforward conditions often face multiple refusals. For many, though, the NDIS is the only realistic path to an ordinary life. If you do get access and your first plan is tiny, that is common. There are options to build from there, which we cover in a separate guide. Read more: How do I get onto the NDIS?

Picking a provider out here isn’t like the city. Towns are spread out, fuel costs bite, and worker capacity goes up and down. The right provider isreliable, respectful and straight with money, and knows how things work in Kingaroy, Nanango, Murgon, Wondai, Cherbourg and the smaller places in between. Read more: Choosing an NDIS provider in the South Burnett

You asked for a change, got a decision that does not fit your life, requested an internal review, and the outcome was still not okay. This guide steps through what happens next, in plain language, so you can choose the path that makes sense for you. Read more: How do I take the NDIA to the Tribunal?

You received a decision that does not fit your life. It is frustrating, and you are not alone. There is a way to challenge it. Taking it step by step can make a complicated process feel more manageable. Read more

If you’ve felt the NDIS getting a slow haircut under Labor, the Opposition just volunteered to hold the clippers too. In this ABC piece, Shadow Treasurer Ted O’Brien was asked if the Coalition would support more reforms to cut NDIS costs. His answer: “Yes, we would,” Read on

If your NDIS plan has recently been reassessed and your funding has been reduced, even though your support needs are the same, you’re not alone. We hear this regularly from participants across the country. It can feel unfair, disempowering and confusing - especially when you haven’t asked for less. Continue reading