Understanding the Latest NDIS Legislation Changes

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has recently updated its legislation, effective from 3 October 2024. Here’s a quick rundown of the key changes and what they mean for participants.

What’s New?

Approved Supports:
NDIS funds are now strictly for approved items listed in the new support categories.

Replacement Rules:
Participants may substitute non-approved items in certain cases if necessary.

Plan Adjustments:
New plans will show total budget and funding component amounts, and plan management types may be adjusted for participants needing assistance with fund management.

Updated Guidelines:

To support these changes, the NDIS has refreshed its guidelines, including details on:

• Applying and leaving the NDIS
• Creating, managing, and adjusting plans
• Defining “reasonable and necessary” supports

Community Consultation:

The NDIS worked with the community to shape these updates, gathering feedback from over 7,000 Australians in August 2024. This input helped refine the support lists and establish transitional rules.

For a detailed breakdown of the changes, visit the NDIS legislation update page.