NDIS changes coming in October

Several changes to the NDIS are coming into effect from 1 October, including updates to participant contact requirements, new registration rules for Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers, and changes that may affect some support budgets.

To help you stay informed, we’ve summarised the key updates below. As more information becomes available, we’ll continue to share updates and guidance to help you understand what these changes mean for you.

For a full overview of the upcoming changes, visit the NDIA website.

New participant contact requirements

From 1 October, the NDIA will have the authority to suspend a participant’s NDIS plan if they have been unable to make contact after a specified period of time.

If there is still no response within 90 days of a plan being suspended, the NDIA may revoke the person’s participant status.

For a more detailed explanation of these changes, read the full timeline of changes here.

Changes for Supported Independent Living (SIL)

New NDIS rules are being introduced that may affect participants receiving Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports.

Under these changes, all providers delivering SIL supports must be NDIS registered by 1 October 2026. The aim is to strengthen consistency and safety across SIL service delivery.

Read our full blog to learn more.

Changes to support budgets

As part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill, some NDIS support budgets may be reduced over the next 12 months.

These changes will apply only to plans that are created or reassessed from 1 October 2026, or plans that are renewed from 1 February 2027.

You can read more about these changes here.