Firstly, thank you to everyone who attended our recent Every Australian Counts Community Forum. During the forum, Mitchell Skipsey and Sheetal Balakrishnan from the Justice Equity Centre discussed the changes to the NDIS that have now become law.

While technical issues prevented a video recording, we are pleased to share the audio recording with subtitles and the presentation slides.

NDIS Changes – What You Need to Know

On 3 October 2024, the NDIS introduced key changes to how you can use your funding. These changes impact NDIS supports, replacements, funding periods, and debt recovery. Here’s a brief overview:

NDIS Supports: Funding can only be used for approved NDIS supports. There are new lists of allowed and banned items.

Replacements: You may request a replacement for items on the banned list, but certain conditions apply.

Funding Periods: Plans will be capped at 12 months for now, with the option for longer plans in the future.

Debts: If banned items are purchased, the NDIA may ask you to repay funds, but there are special rules for the first 12 months.

For more details, including the full list of changes, visit the full article here.

Make Your Voice Heard on NDIS Changes

The recent changes to the NDIS are significant, and we know that they are causing confusion and stress in our community. It’s important that decision makers hear your concerns.

Please email and to let them know how these changes are affecting you or your loved ones. Tell them what changes you want them to make.

Please CC us at so we can also raise your concerns with decision-makers.

Speaking up is an important way to improve the NDIS in the future.

Interview with NDIA CEO: Explaining the Changes to the NDIS In this episode of the Summer Foundation Reasonable & Necessary podcast, Dr. George speaks with Rebecca Falkingham, CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency, about the recent changes to the NDIS. They discuss the NDIS support lists, replacement supports, the impairment notices, your right to appeal a decision and more. Check it out by clicking on the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1myXbeJSMSg

Please be aware that the information in this newsletter could be out of date at the time you are reading this. For the latest information, check the NDIS website.

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We know this is a difficult time for our community. If you need support please reach out to your friends and family or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.