Ndis Unregistered & Registered Provider Explained
On 22 April 2026 the Minister for Health, Ageing and the NDIS, Mark Butler, outlined a major reform package aimed at securing the long‑term sustainability of the NDIS.
- Major changes to access and planning
- Stronger rules on plans and “reasonable and necessary”
- Market, provider and digital controls
WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW?
- Nothing changes immediately — the reforms require legislation and extensive consultation. Providers should continue as usual for now until the new laws pass through government.
- Wait for the release of the definition of "close environment contact" from the NDIS & NDIS Commission.
- Unregistered providers starting to read and learn ndis practice standards - https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/ndis-practice-standards. New practice standards training course - coming soon
- Unregistered providers starting to read this information and learn registration process + costs - https://disabilitycompliance.com.au/register-a-disability-service
Providers to refresh themselves with the ICAN Assessment Tool and Functional Capacity Assessment needs to better plan with participants- https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/10926-developing-new-support-needs-assessment
ONE PLACE. TOTAL SUPPORT (QUICK LINKS)
Expert NDIS support, ongoing guidance — we make it simple, time‑efficient and affordable so you can focus on care with confidence and compliance.
- Call us: 1800 611 661 or text "HELP" to 0475 12 33 99 for immediate support and get the best pathway
- Email: contact@disabilitycompliance.com.au
- Start or strengthen my service (sole traders, independent support workers or unregistered providers) - https://disabilitycompliance.com.au/start-a-disability-service
Start or strengthen my service (registered providers) - https://disabilitycompliance.com.au/register-a-disability-service