Choosing the right disability support provider is one of the more significant decisions an NDIS participant, their family or their carer will make. The provider you work with can influence your everyday routine, your progress towards personal goals, and how connected you feel to your community. It is not just [...]

If you’ve heard about new NDIS laws in the news recently, you’re not imagining things. On 19 August 2026, the Australian Parliament passed the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026, and the Governor-General signed it into law the following day, 20 August 2026. [...]

The NDIS has introduced new pricing arrangements for the 2026–27 period, with the changes taking effect from 1 July 2026. These updates affect the maximum prices that providers can charge for different NDIS supports and services. Understanding these changes can help participants and their families better manage their NDIS funding [...]

Getting your first NDIS plan approved is a relief — and then, often, a whole new source of confusion. At Instant Community Care, participants and families across Geelong and the Barwon region tell us the same thing again and again: they understand each piece of their plan on its own, [...]