Understanding Your Consumer Rights as an NDIS Participant. Consumer watchdog calls out dodgy behaviour.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised serious concerns about the exploitation of NDIS participants, with reports of providers advertising cruises and flights as NDIS-funded, refusing refunds, breaching contracts, and charging for services that were never delivered.
NDIS Changes Explained: What’s being proposed.
The NDIS Bill 2026 proposed on 14 May 2026 would reshape the scheme:
• Access tests get stricter
• Plan reviews become harder
• Funding could be reduced by ministerial decision
• Plans auto‑renew with fewer updates
• Supports must link directly to impairment
How the latest changes to the NDIS affect you?
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced on 22 April 2026 proposed changes to the NDIS. How will these changes affect us?
Sharing Your NDIS Plan: What Providers Really Need to Know
You don’t need to share your entire NDIS plan. Providers typically only require relevant details like goals, service scope and budget information to deliver supports effectively while you retain control of your privacy.
Is the Federal Government’s NDIS “Reset” Just a Return to the Pre‑NDIS Era?
Are we quietly drifting back to the days before the NDIS existed?
Block funding to states. Centralised control. Regulated providers. If you lived through state‑based disability systems before 2013, the language coming from Canberra feels uncomfortably familiar.
Choosing the Right NDIS Provider – Effective Tips and A Mother’s Personal Journey with Autism Children
Finding the right NDIS provider starts with connection—because parents know their children best.
Best Allied Health Practitioners in Australia
Congratulations to all the 2024 Award winners and finalists for the best #AlliedHealth practitioners in Australia. Aspect Plan Management (#NDIS) was a proud sponsor of the Awards and is looking forward to working with the best in the industry as clients and providers of services.
Easy to Use NDIS Invoice Template – Getting paid fast requires all the correct details.
Get your NDIS invoices right the first time with our simple, ready-to-use template.
Can Unused Funds Roll Over to the Next Funding Period?
Unused funds roll over automatically to the next funding period within the same NDIS plan—but any remaining funds cannot be transferred into a new plan.
New NDIS Funding Structure
For new and reassessed NDIS plans, the funding may be released in installments by funding periods aim to help participants budget more effectively over their NDIS plan period.
How to Choose the Right NDIS Provider
Choosing the right NDIS provider is about more than services—it’s about trust, connection, and finding the right fit for your life and goals.
Sensory Items and the NDIS: An Updated Guide
Many people don’t know that you can easily switch #NDIS plan managers. They also haven’t experienced a better service than what they have received to date. Here is a simple guide and what the process is for switching.
CEO speaking at FinCrime Conference: Impact of NDIS legislation changes on billions in fraud.
Since the introduction of the new legislation as of 3 October 2024 (Amendments), what has been the real impact of the change in reducing fraud and waste. Are the people doing the right thing being punished and those committing fraud have been untouched or have worked around the changes.
Navigating change and uncertainty. Webinar Event.
Join our Webinar event with Psychologist Ray Kuhnell who specialises in helping clients who are stressed, worried, anxious and burnt out. Ray will take us through why change causes us to worry and can be challenging. He’ll look at how we can navigate through uncertainty and look at change as being positive.
What is and is not funded by the NDIS?
As of 3 Oct 2024, participants will only be able to use their NDIS funds for items listed as approved supports. This change has occured recently as a result of new legislation.
It can be frustrating and hard to know what is supported by the NDIS.
As a Plan Manager, we will keep on top of what is permitted to be claimed and guide you accordingly. We take a flexible and personal approach in answering what can be claimed.
Looking for a good Plan Manager to manage your NDIS plan
We understand the struggle of those who are new to NDIS. It is common and recommended for participants to have their NDIS plan managed by a registered plan manager, taking away the stress and hassle of submitting your claims to NDIS yourself. Ultimately, for those under plan management, you still have control over your NDIS plan. In our blog, we explain what a good plan manager will do for you.
AtWork Expo – Helping in Disability Employment
When it comes to employing candidates with disability, we as employers can all do more to look at ways to include and accommodate.
Who does what in the NDIS?
Information about the NDIS can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to figure out just who does what and what role they play. In order to make things easier, let’s answer some common questions. So, who does what?
Local Area Coordinators (LAC), Support Coordinator, Support worker and Plan Manager
Master your Budget and Unlock Your NDIS Plan Potential
Underutilisation Unveiled | Navigating Overutilisation – Is your NDIS plan working for you? Ensuring you get the most out of your NDIS plan is important to help you achieve your goals. Our blog explores how you can maximise your funds by planning your supports efficiently to utilise your budget and steer clear of under or overutilisation pitfalls.
Will the NDIS Fund my supports in advance?
When booking appointments and respite in advance, we often are asked if the invoices can be paid upfront. Unfortunately, the NDIS will not pay for supports until after the date they have taken place.