NDIA Sector Update – 27/06/25
First Summary Report on Legislative Reforms Now Available
The NDIA has released the first summary report evaluating the early implementation of NDIS legislative reforms (October to December 2024). Key findings include:
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Participant uncertainty: Some participants experienced anxiety related to changes in NDIS supports, resulting in increased engagement through public information sessions and correspondence.
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Staff training and support: While training delivered in June 2024 was largely effective, additional support is needed to ensure consistent application of changes across teams.
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Replacement supports: By January 2025, there were over 600 requests for replacement supports, with updated guidance issued in response to provider feedback.
This report reflects the Agency’s commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and ensuring participant experience remains central. The full report is available on the NDIS website.
For questions about the summary report, you can email the NDIS Strategic Evaluations team.
Funding Period Changes
Changes to how funding is structured have recently come into effect. Participants now receive funding in fixed periods within their plan. Key points to remember:
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Funding can only be used during the current funding period.
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Unused funds will roll over to the next funding period within the same plan but will not carry over into new plans.
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Providers must deliver supports within the available funding and submit claims promptly.
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Self-managed participants must spend in line with their plan and within each funding period.
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Claims that exceed available funding will not be paid.
Annual Pricing Review and 2025–26 Pricing Updates
The 2025–26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) are now in effect, following the 2024–25 Annual Pricing Review and the release of the Independent Pricing Committee’s Final Report. These updates aim to ensure that the NDIS market continues to deliver sustainable, high-quality supports.
For more details, visit the Pricing section on the NDIS website.
Summary of Statistics
The NDIA regularly releases data about the NDIS, including important insights about participants, their families and carers.
Data is a powerful tool in showing the value and benefit of the NDIS and also helping us to better understand the Scheme.
The monthly Summary of Statistics for June 2025 is now available.
Provider Newsletter
The monthly Provider eNewsletter includes essential updates for providers across the sector. The June edition covers:
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Annual Pricing Review outcomes and new pricing limits
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Dedicated provider support line
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NDIS funding period changes
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Portal and claim processing updates
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Recent actions on misleading advertising
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Updates on SDA and School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)
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Upcoming provider events
You can subscribe to receive future editions directly.
NDIA Sector Update – 13/06/25
The NDIS is continuing to roll out important updates related to funding periods, NDIS supports and opportunities to provide feedback on recent changes.
CEO Email: Funding Periods and NDIS Supports
Participants and nominees will continue to receive an email from the NDIA CEO through to the end of June 2025.
This email includes:
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Key information about funding periods
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A reminder about what NDIS supports can and can’t be purchased
The email is also available in Easy Read and Auslan on the NDIS website.
New FAQs on Funding Periods Now Available
The NDIS added a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to the NDIS website to help participants, providers and families better understand funding periods. Topics include:
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How funding period lengths are decided
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Whether funding periods can be different lengths within a plan
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When and how participants receive their funding
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Provider responsibilities for scheduling, claiming, and delivering supports
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Why it’s important for providers to avoid overservicing
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What happens if a participant’s needs change