Careable — Compassion is at the heart of our care. For support or advice: 1300 DECIDE • cx@careable.com.au TL;DR Recent changes to children’s autism supports—including the shift toward ‘Thriving Kids’—aim to moderate NDIS growth, but they won’t close the budget…
TL;DR Autism diagnoses in Australia have risen significantly, but the evidence shows this is not simply caused by the NDIS. Increased awareness, broader diagnostic criteria, and better screening tools are driving higher identification. While the NDIS may influence diagnosis timing,…
TL;DR The Australian Government has outlined a new ‘Thriving Kids’ program to provide foundational supports for some children with milder developmental delay or autism outside the NDIS, delivered mainly through schools and community health services. The minister’s target is to…
Introduction Support Coordinators play a pivotal role in guiding participants through the NDIS system, ensuring services align with individual goals and needs. With the Australian Government’s $15.6 million investment in the new Disability Supports Quality and Safeguarding Framework—first announced in…
TL;DR (Helpful Content first) – Plans issued/reviewed since 3 Oct 2024 show total budget amounts and funding periods; NDIA can change plan management where needed. – Defined NDIS supports now apply (with transitional rules); always check the current lists before…
TL;DR (Helpful Content first) – From 11 August 2025, providers can transition from PRODA to myID + RAM to access NDIS portals. – Everyone needs a personal myID; principal authorities link the ABN in RAM and authorise staff. – Identity…
TL;DR (Helpful Content first) – Thriving Kids: $2b foundational supports program for children with mild–moderate autism/developmental delay. – Phased transition from 1 July 2026, full eligibility changes by mid-2027. – Aim: keep NDIS focused on permanent disability, while expanding mainstream…
TL;DR (Helpful Content first) – The Productivity Commission highlights untapped productivity in the care economy and recommends streamlining regulation and adopting practical technologies. – Expect moves toward more unified quality/safety standards across NDIS, aged care and veterans’ services. – Providers…
TL;DR (Helpful Content first) – Grattan Institute’s 2025 report proposes: (1) firmer eligibility boundaries; (2) change how claims are managed; (3) establish robust foundational supports; (4) a new National Disability Agreement. – Aim: make the scheme sustainable while protecting people…
TL;DR (Helpful Content first) – Scheme expenses for the first 9 months of 2024–25 totalled $34.2b — $740m below the June 2024 projection. – Data points to easing growth and tighter budget oversight; expect closer scrutiny of value and outcomes.…
