The first changes to the NDIS Act are starting as of 3 October 2024. The Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) has a web page explaining the NDIS reforms and details about the changes to the Act that may affect you.
From this web page (source, DSS: https://www.dss.gov.au/changes-to-the-ndis-act):
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The Amendment Act is commencing
There has been a lot of talk in community and in the media about the changes and what they mean.
We know for some people change can cause uncertainty, so we want to keep you informed about the changes and what they mean for you.
Not much will change about the way you experience the NDIS now. You will start to see more practical changes when we start to transition to the new planning framework later next year.
The NDIA will support you through the changes every step of the way. They’ll tell you before things change, and what you need to do.
The purpose of the NDIS will not change. It will continue to provide NDIS participants with disability related supports.
This page is to help you understand what you need to know now:
- what’s changing
- when changes will happen
- where you can get more information
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You can access the “National Disability Insurance Scheme (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) (NDIS Supports) Transitional Rules 2024” document here:
https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/037664d1294bdf7bf679dfb914e18e3e
The web page also includes an Easy English version of “Changes to the NDIS” and NDIS reforms, NDIS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and a NDIS Bill Overview (Auslan) video to help explain the changes to the NDIS Act.
If you have further questions, you should contact your support coordinator. You can also call us at the DDWA office – and we’ll do our best to find answers for you:
(08) 9420-7203 or email ddwa@ddwa.org.au
