The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is vital to supporting Australians with disability. As the scheme evolves, recent NDIS changes have introduced updates designed to ensure sustainability, fairness, and better participant outcomes. At Aligned Community Care, we see these developments as an opportunity to strengthen our services and help participants thrive.
Understanding the Recent NDIS Changes
Among the most significant NDIS changes is the shift to funding periods. Instead of receiving their full annual plan budget upfront, participants now access their funding in smaller instalments, typically released quarterly. This change is designed to support better budgeting and help funds last the full plan duration.
The NDIS pricing review 2025 is another major update. It reduces the maximum hourly rates for some allied health services—such as physiotherapy and podiatry—to align with standard market rates. At the same time, support worker wages will rise to reflect national wage increases, helping to attract and retain a strong workforce.
Recent legislative NDIS changes also refine the definition of “reasonable and necessary supports,” focusing more tightly on evidence-based services linked to functional outcomes. As part of this, alternative therapies that lack strong evidence of benefit are no longer funded.
What NDIS Changes Mean for Service Providers
For NDIS service providers, these NDIS changes call for adaptability and collaboration. The new funding period model means we need to support participants in planning and managing their budgets more proactively. Providers must also ensure transparency in service delivery, helping participants feel confident that their funding is being used effectively.
The updated pricing structure requires a careful review of business models. While allied health rates have been adjusted, increased support worker wages help ensure quality care at the frontline.
How Aligned Community Care Is Responding to NDIS Changes
At Aligned Community Care, we’re committed to guiding participants through these NDIS changes by:
- Supporting budgeting and planning: We assist participants in understanding funding periods and tracking spending to avoid service gaps.
- Focusing on quality, evidence-based supports: We deliver services that meet updated definitions of reasonable and necessary supports, tailored to participant goals.
- Working in partnership: We collaborate closely with participants, families, and support coordinators to navigate the evolving NDIS landscape together.
Our team remains dedicated to integrity, respect, and effectiveness as we adapt to these changes.
Looking Ahead
While changes can feel challenging, they also bring opportunity—to improve sustainability, enhance equity, and deliver greater participant benefit. With the right information and support, together we can ensure these reforms translate into positive outcomes for all.
Want to understand how NDIS changes may affect you? Contact Aligned Community Care today.