When life changes suddenly or significantly, your NDIS plan might need to change too. That’s where a Change in Situation (COS) and SDA comes in. A COS reflects a major, ongoing shift in your life, such as a loss of…
What is a Change of Details and how can it help me get SDA? Part 2
Change of Details & SDA Less complex than a full reassessment, a Change in Details (prompting a plan variation, rather than a plan reassessment) covered under Section 47 & 47a — is often about administrative updates, minor shifts in your…
How a Change in Circumstances Can Affect Access to SDA – Part 1
Change of Circumstances and SDA Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming, especially when life throws unexpected changes your way. For people living with disability, those changes – whether sudden or gradual – can significantly impact access to supports, including Specialist…
The NDIS Co-Design Reset
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is listening to the concerns of stakeholders and are making changes to its co-design approach. The changes aim to ensure the most critical reforms to the NDIS receive the attention they deserve, allowing for…
NDIS lists of Supported, Replacement and Excluded Supports
In October 2024, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) introduced significant reforms to its funding policies. These changes include clear lists specifying which supports are eligible for funding and which are excluded. The Government have brought the reforms in aiming…
New NDIS Eligibility Reassessment Timeframes
What Has Changed? In September 2023, the NDIA introduced significant changes to eligibility reassessments, sparking widespread concern among people with disabilities and their families. The most contentious issue was the 28-day deadline for participants to provide further information when contacted…