Changes to NDIS Legislation and NDIS Supports 

The Government recently released information regarding changes to the NDIS legislation and supports. These changes start from 3 October 2024. We have summarised the main points for you below.

When will changes happen?

• Not all changes will start at once. The first changes will start on 3 October 2024

Until 3 October 2024, what should providers do?

• Continue to claim for supports in line with current operational guidance.
• Support participants to continue spending in accordance with their plan.

What are the key changes to NDIS Supports?

• From 3 October 2024, there will be a new definition of new NDIS supports, which will affect all participants.
• From 3 October 2024, the new definition and rule will make it clear what participants can or can’t use their NDIS funding for.
• The new definition and rule will be advised once finalised, before it starts on 3 October 2024.

What are the changes to budget amounts and funding periods?

• Participant plans reviewed after 3 October 2024 will have a total budget amount i.e. a total amount for all supports in their plan (current plans show line by line support).
• This change makes it clear the total funding available in a plan and how long the funds need to last.
• For now, all new plans created after 3 October 2024 will be 12 months. This will change in future and will be advised.

Where to get more information?

• Visit the NDIS website for detailed information about the changes.

Disclaimer: The information above has been sourced from an email e-Tools Software received from the NDIA, dated 16/09/2024.

Adapting to these changes

The e-Tools team is on high alert regarding new changes and will filter through the information meticulously. Any changes that need to be included into your eNDIS software will be done so by the specified timeline, to ensure you adapt promptly to the updated requirements. We’ll aim to make the transition to these changes as smooth as possible for you, as always.

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