The NDIA’s upcoming webinar on NDIS legislation changes will explain how recent reforms may affect support needs assessments, planning processes, funding periods, and impairment information. The session is designed to help NDIS participants, families, and carers understand what’s changing and how it might influence future plans and reviews.
The National Disability Insurance Agency is hosting an upcoming webinar as part of its Understanding the NDIS series.
This session will focus on changes to NDIS legislation and how those changes may affect participants, families, carers, and kin.
The webinar is designed to explain what’s changing, why it’s happening, and how the updated legislation may shape planning, funding, and support decisions going forward.
Webinar details:
- The web page for all details and registration is www.ndis.gov.au/events/11021-understanding-ndis-webinar-series-overview-changes-ndis-legislation
- Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
- Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
- RSVP by: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
- Format: Online via Microsoft Teams (download Teams HERE – and it’s free)
What the Session Will Focus On
This webinar will walk through proposed and recent legislative changes in a practical way, with a focus on how they may show up in everyday NDIS processes.
Topics That Will Be Covered
Support Needs Assessments:
The session will explain changes to how support needs may be assessed, including how evidence is considered and how assessment outcomes could be used during planning.
Updates to the Planning Process:
Attendees will hear about changes to planning conversations, including how participant goals and needs are captured, how plans are developed, and what to expect during budget discussions.
Funding Periods and Plan Lengths:
The webinar will outline how funding timeframes may be structured under the updated legislation, including what this could mean for plan duration and review cycles.
Impairment Information:
Presenters will cover how impairment information is used within the legislative framework, and what documentation may be relevant when engaging with the NDIS.
Broader Legislative Changes:
The session will also touch on wider reforms within the legislation, including updates to definitions and legal structures aimed at improving consistency and long-term sustainability of the scheme.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is relevant for:
- NDIS participants
- Families, carers, and kin
- Anyone supporting someone to navigate planning or plan reviews
- There will be time allocated for questions at the end of the session.
Why It’s Worth Attending
Legislative changes shape how the NDIS operates in practice. Attending this webinar is a chance to hear directly from the NDIA, understand what’s changing, and be better prepared for future planning conversations.
If you’re involved in NDIS planning or support, this session will help you stay informed and reduce surprises down the track.
