The Latest Breaking News from The National Disability Insurance Scheme

Government urged to end MND funding age gap

Patients diagnosed with a devastating neurological condition face discrimination that costs them $200,000 in support, sparking calls to end an age cap.

AAP · Oct 31, 2025

Parents of autistic children are stressed. Here’s what they want you to know

If you’re a parent or carer of a child who’s autistic, the odds are you’re spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the kind of support you need. It can leave you exhausted and wondering if things will ever improve.

The Conversation · May 29, 2025

NDIS reforms aim to make the scheme fairer. But we’ve found the groups struggling to gain access

When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established in 2013, one of its driving aims was to make disability services and support systems fairer.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2025

Global body warns Australia on interest rates, NDIS

Services inflation, the Chinese economy and household consumption are sources of uncertainty hanging over the OECD's economic growth forecasts for Australia.

AAP · May 2, 2024

What's the difference between 'reasonable and necessary' and 'foundational' supports? Here's what the NDIS review says

The long-awaited NDIS review has looked far beyond the National Disability Insurance Scheme, taking a bird’s eye view of disability services in Australia. Critical to the future of the NDIS are services for people with disability outside of the scheme.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023

NDIS: advocates call for ‘ironclad commitment’ no participant will lose support before new services in place

Disability organisations welcome proposed changes around foundational supports but urge Labor to give guarantee no participant will be worse off

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023

Advocates call for council to drive disability reforms

Following the release of a review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, peak bodies say people living with a disability must be at the reform table.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Funding deals struck with states on GST, health, NDIS

Anthony Albanese has negotiated deals with states and territories on extra health funding, the GST carve-up and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

AAP · Dec 5, 2023

The NDIS has a parent problem. Changes could involve parents more in disability support and reduce stress

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has seen increasing numbers of children with developmental delay or disability receive support within clinical settings. It’s also seen reduced support in other settings, including home and school.

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2023

More children than ever are struggling with developmental concerns. We need to help families connect and thrive

Early childhood has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, as Australia has sought to understand ways to relieve the cost pressures on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023