Talking Disability

07/05/2026

New research from Adelaide University found that 84% of people with psychosocial disability who go to the ED are there after hours, with nowhere else to turn.

Only 34% were asked if they had an NDIS plan.

The study says the system wasn’t designed with these patients in mind. Read the full article:

New Adelaide University research found that emergency departments are failing Australians with psychosocial disability....

05/05/2026

NDIS providers are moving to telehealth faster than ever – partly because a 2025 travel reimbursement cut made regional outreach uneconomic. For many participants outside the cities, video and phone therapy is now the primary option.

What that means in practice: https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/for-many-ndis-participants-outside-the-cities-telehealth-is-the-only-way-to-access-allied-health-support

A 50% travel reimbursement cut for allied health providers is making in-person outreach to regional areas uneconomic,...

04/05/2026

The government has capped NDIS growth at 2% and says 160,000 participants could lose access by 2030. Social participation budgets are being cut 16%. Plan management funding is falling 30%. Eligibility rules are changing. Here is what you need to know.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/ndis-growth-frozen-and-160000-participants-expected-to-lose-access-what-the-april-2026-reforms-mean

NDIS growth frozen and 160,000 participants expected to lose access: what the April 2026 reforms mean NDIS Posted 19 minutes ago by Admin Share The federal government announced a package of NDIS reforms in April 2026. Health Minister Mark Butler said annual scheme growth will be capped at 2%, below....

10/04/2026

People with disability are being brought closer to the centre of NDIS regulation, with a new Advisory Council set to shape safeguarding and quality across the Scheme.

A new NDIS Advisory Council made up of people with disability and sector leaders will provide direct input into how the...

08/04/2026

Not all NDIS providers deliver the same level of support.
Here’s what to look for and what to avoid when choosing services that actually meet your needs.

Choosing the right NDIS provider can shape your entire experience of the scheme. From person-centred care to transparent...

07/04/2026

A new national disability data report promises better insight into how systems are working, but turning data into real change is still a work in progress.

The first National Disability Data Asset Annual Report reveals early progress in building a national dataset on...

20/02/2026

People living with disability can now record their access and communication needs directly in the Digital Health Record.

From booking Auslan interpreters to ensuring low-sensory spaces, this update aims to reduce repeated explanations and improve person-centred care across health services.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/people-can-now-record-disability-and-access-needs-in-the-digital-health-record

18/02/2026

Should transport subsidies follow the person, not the provider?

After a national trial found 98 per cent of participants backed including rideshare in subsidy schemes, disability advocates are calling for reform.

For many people living with disability, transport is the difference between isolation and participation. Choice and flexibility matter.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/disability-advocates-call-for-rideshare-to-be-included-in-transport-subsidy-schemes

16/02/2026

More Australians are turning to private NDIS support workers to gain greater flexibility and control over their supports.

For people living with disability, the appeal is clear: consistent relationships, tailored care and the ability to choose who provides support. But there are also responsibilities to consider.

Here’s what to weigh up before making a decision.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/why-more-australians-are-choosing-private-ndis-support-workers

12/02/2026

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence has welcomed progress on Thriving Kids, describing it as a step toward earlier, local support for children with developmental delay and their families through trusted community settings like early learning and schools.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/earlier-support-closer-to-home-for-children-and-families