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The Our Guidelines microsite was retired on 4 September 2025. All operational guidelines and would we fund it documents have been migrated to the main NDIS website, at our guidelines. The NDIS website will be the source of truth for NDIS participants, providers and the disability community to find information about our guidelines.

Quote from attendee: The experience needs to be fair and supportive. Some people are helpful, but others are not. We need consistency- and trust and transparency are key. What we talked about Topic 1: Blue-sky thinking around Support Needs Assessments (SNA) The group stepped back from current processes to explore fresh, creative ideas for the experience of a Support Needs Assessment. In breakout rooms, parent and carers chose their own discussion topics using research materials as prompts. Facilitators supported only when needed, keeping the conversation parent and carer led. Topic 2: Exploring the plan handover phase – meeting and discussing...

Art and music therapies will continue to be available to people with disability under the NDIS where there is evidence it will provide beneficial outcomes.

Tuesday 19 August 2025, 11:00am-3:30pm (AEST)

The Children’s Expert Advisory Group (CEAG) met for their eighth meeting on Wednesday 10 July 2025.

The NDIA has updated the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26 and supporting documents.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will pilot two new initiatives under the Agency’s new Quality Supports program, to deliver high quality services to vulnerable participants.

The Hon. Bill Shorten MP has today released the final lists of what NDIS participants can and cannot spend their funding on. The lists will provide much needed clarity and certainty to participants and providers. This is the first time this list has been reviewed since the commencement of the NDIS and updates current guidelines and practices. The lists will come into effect from 3 October 2024 and make it easier for participants to identify what is appropriately funded by the NDIS, and what NDIS funding can be used to purchase. There is also a substitution list which will allow...

From 3 October 2024, there are some changes to how the NDIS works to bring greater clarity and flexibility to participants. We want to reassure participants that for most people there won't be fundamental changes to how you experience the NDIS right now.

I’m writing to give you more information about the changes to NDIS supports that start on 3 October 2024. I understand change can cause concern for some participants, families and carers. I want to assure you the purpose of the NDIS is staying the same. It will continue to provide NDIS participants with funding for disability related supports.