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NDIS reform: what was announced on 22 April 2026 — and what it means for providers ✨

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. The reforms focus on four pillars: fighting fraud, slowing rapid cost increases, tightening eligibility, and delivering higher‑quality supports. Key announcements and timing include rollout of the New Framework Planning from 1 April 2027 (delayed from July 2026), tighter rules on unscheduled plan reassessments, social and community participation budget reductions beginning October 2026, and new eligibility based on standardised functional capacity assessments from 1 January 2028. The Minister’s full speech sets out the rationale and modelling behind these changes.

Major changes to access and planning
Stronger rules on plans and “reasonable and necessary”
Market, provider and digital controls

WHAT CAN I DO 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 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

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