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NDIS Guides articles
NDIS Funding Changes from 1 October 2026: What’s Cut and When
Understand the October 2026 NDIS funding changes: affected budgets, exemptions, rollout dates and the 90-day pathway for eligible high-support participants.
Thriving Kids program: eligibility, rollout and what it means for your child
Understand Thriving Kids eligibility, the rollout from October 2026, what it means for existing NDIS plans and where families can find support.
NDIS Provider Travel: Can Providers Charge for Travel?
What NDIS providers can charge for travel time and travel costs, how the time caps work by location, and how to check a travel charge on an invoice.
NDIS Support Item Numbers: What They Are and How to Find Them
What an NDIS support item number is, what the support catalogue lists, how to look one up in four steps, and what to check on an invoice.
What Should an NDIS Service Agreement Include?
A plain-English checklist of what an NDIS service agreement should include, how an agreement with a plan manager differs, and the red flags to check before you sign.
NDIS Core Supports: What They Cover and How to Use Them
NDIS core supports fund everyday needs — personal care, community access, consumables and transport. Learn what each category covers, which parts are flexible, and how to make your budget go further.
NDIS Individualised Living Options (ILO) Explained
NDIS ILOs (Individualised Living Options) let you choose where you live and who supports you, while the NDIS funds the support. Learn who ILO suits, what it covers, and how the two-stage process works.
NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA): What It Is and How to Access It
NDIS short term accommodation (STA) funds temporary stays with 24/7 support for participants and carers. Learn what it covers, how many days you can access, and how to get it into your plan.
NDIS Registered Providers: What They Are and How to Find One
NDIS registered providers are approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Learn the difference from unregistered providers, which supports require one, and how plan management expands your choices.
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