Short Term Accommodation (STA) has a new name and clearer rules. Here’s what the 2025–2026 NDIS updates say about Short Term Respite (STR), who it’s for, what it can pay for, and what Brisbane participants should watch for.
Thinking about becoming plan managed? This Brisbane-focused guide explains how plan management works, what changes in your day-to-day, and what to prepare so invoices, budgets and providers run smoothly.
NDIS New Framework Plans, NDIS budget calculation, Brisbane NDIS, NDIS funding periods, reasonable and necessary supports, NDIS Support Coordination, NDIS Plan Management, SIL funding, SDA funding, Hope & Care Community Services
Many Australians ask what disabilities qualify for the NDIS. Eligibility is based on permanent impairment and how it affects daily living, not diagnosis alone. This guide explains NDIS List A and List B conditions, functional capacity requirements and the key steps to determine eligibility in Australia.
The NDIS post-school transition helps young adults with disability move confidently from high school into employment, education and independent living with the right supports in place.
The NDIS Worker Screening Check is a key safeguard designed to protect people with disability. This article explains who needs a check, how the screening process works, and what workers and providers need to know about compliance and renewals under the NDIS.
The Change in SIL NDIS introduces major reforms to Supported Independent Living under the NDIS. From July 2026, all SIL providers must register with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, strengthening safety, accountability and service quality for participants and families across Australia.
Pets can play a meaningful role in wellbeing, but the NDIS treats pets and assistance animals differently. This article explains how the NDIS views animals, what qualifies as an assistance animal, what funding may be available and how participants can plan animal-related supports within NDIS guidelines.
NDIS support in Australian schools can be confusing for families. This article explains the difference between supports funded by the NDIS and those provided by schools, helping families understand roles, responsibilities and how to support students with disability more confidently.
Learning to drive with the NDIS can support independence and everyday participation. This article explains how NDIS driving supports work, including assessments, specialised lessons and goal alignment for participants.