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Choosing an NDIS plan manager is about more than processing invoices—it’s about trust, consistency and personal support. Discover how Aspect’s family-owned and independent approach keeps participants at the centre, combining personalised service, technology and secure systems to provide reliable plan management for the long term.

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Wondering whether a support is funded under your NDIS plan? Your plan manager can help interpret your plan and manage your funding but funding decisions are made by the NDIA. Learn what a plan manager can and can’t do, when additional information may be required, and how we help ensure your claims are processed in line with NDIS requirements.

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The NDIA has introduced the 2026–27 NDIS Pricing Schedule, with automatic funding indexation for eligible plans. We’re currently updating our systems to ensure your budgets are accurate.

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The NDIA is strengthening its review process for older NDIS claims, which may result in longer processing times for claims submitted months after supports are delivered.

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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.

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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

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Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced on 22 April 2026 proposed changes to the NDIS. How will these changes affect us?

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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.

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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.

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Finding the right NDIS provider starts with connection—because parents know their children best.

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Important note – Festive Season NDIS Payment Timeframes 2025/2026

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Get your NDIS invoices right the first time with our simple, ready-to-use template.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

When it comes to employing candidates with disability, we as employers can all do more to look at ways to include and accommodate.

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.

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