NDIS News

The Federal Court’s decision to impose a $1.1 million penalty on Oak Tasmania represents a defining compliance moment for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It is the largest penalty issued to a Tasmanian NDIS provider and signals a firm regulatory stance on participant safety and governance failures. Oak Tasmania, a not-for-profit provider of supported … Read more

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing released a feedback report in January 2026 that reveals serious concerns from the disability sector about proposed NDIS planning framework changes. The report summarises feedback from Disability Representative Organisations, providers, and stakeholders collected between September and December 2025. The findings show significant anxiety about the I-CAN assessment tool, … Read more

The NDIS planning system will undergo major changes from mid-2026. These reforms will reshape how participants receive assessments, access funding, and manage support plans. For NDIS providers, understanding these changes now means staying ahead of compliance requirements and maintaining service excellence. What Are the NDIS Planning Framework Changes? From mid-2026, the NDIS planning process will … Read more

The JPS Audit Specialists suspension created urgent compliance challenges for NDIS providers. With audit timelines disrupted and new auditors requiring full documentation review, many providers face accelerated preparation schedules. This guide provides emergency audit preparation strategies to help disrupted providers achieve compliance quickly. Immediate Priority Actions Start with documentation inventory. Gather all existing audit materials … Read more

The NDIA has released critical pricing updates for 2025-26, effective 24 November 2025. These changes significantly impact how providers charge for services and could affect your revenue streams. Are you prepared for the compliance requirements that come with these pricing changes? Key NDIS Pricing Changes 2025-26 Art and Music Therapy Price Cuts The most significant … Read more

The JPS Audit Specialists suspension exposed serious flaws in auditor oversight. The NDIS Commission imposed conditions on JPS after discovering the company promoted consultancy services to providers it was auditing. This breach of impartiality undermined the audit process and highlighted the importance of proper auditor vetting. For NDIS providers selecting new auditors, thorough due diligence … Read more

Australia’s aged care sector faces major regulatory changes with the Aged Care Act 2024 taking effect on 1 November 2025. The new legislation replaces outdated frameworks and introduces strict rights-based obligations that providers must meet to maintain registration. What Changed Under the New Aged Care Act The Australian Government passed the Aged Care Bill 2024 … Read more

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Commission has announced important updates to how providers prove their identity when accessing NDIS portals, a move designed to strengthen digital security and protect the broader NDIS community from scams, fraud, and data breaches. From 7 December 2025, the Commission will begin transitioning providers away from Provider Digital Access … Read more

On 21 October 2025, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) made a significant announcement regarding JPS Audit Specialists Pty Ltd (JPS). Due to serious concerns over JPS’s conduct, including promoting its own NDIS consultancy business while auditing NDIS providers, the Commission imposed new conditions on JPS’s approval status. This decision was backed by … Read more

The federal government has announced a new method of assessing National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, set to begin in mid-2026. The change is aimed at simplifying what has long been considered a slow, complex, and costly process. Under the new model, participants will take part in a semi-structured interview lasting up to three hours … Read more