The wheels have finally started moving… and as of the 1st April 2026, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2026 has officially passed both houses!
In simple terms this means: More scrutiny. More control. Less room for error.
What’s changing (and quickly)?
- There will be stronger powers for the NDIS Commission
- Fully electronic claiming will be happening (greater visibility)
- Plan funding can now increase or decrease, and
- There are more safeguards for participants.
What does this mean for providers?
This now isn’t just about compliance; it’s proof of practice. Organisational policies alone won’t set you up for success and documentation must be clear and consistent across the board. This means investing in high quality, accessible and robust training for your staff.
Staff capability will be under the spotlight!
In the NDIS world, this is where many providers will be exposed and where training becomes absolutely critical. Quality training is no longer another tokenistic tick box exercise, it will be your first line of defence.
So, to help your organisation stay afloat in the slowly deflating lifeboat of NDIS providers, you must ensure:
- YOUR staff understand how to apply standards and training in real scenarios
- High-risk areas (such as medication management, positive behaviour support, and safe practices) are embedded in practice, and
- Training is current, relevant, and demonstrable!!
Now with tighter funding and increased oversight, the risk isn’t just getting it wrong; it’s actually not being able to prove you got it right.
How the NGO Training Centre can support you
At NGO Training Centre, we ensure:
- Compliance-aligned training that meets the NDIS Practice Standards
- Training that is updated in line with current legislation and best practice
- Real-world application and examples in a fraction of the time (not theory-heavy content), and
- Supporting providers to demonstrate competency and not just completion.
In this human-rights based environment the providers who will thrive in this next phase of the NDIS are those who invest in their people, and ultimately the people they support, and rightly so!
Because in this environment, training isn’t just optional, it is operational and essential. Get in touch today to talk to our friendly and supportive team!
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Author: Amanda Robinson BA, MMHealthPrac,
As Head of Learning and Development and a seasoned NDIS expert, Amanda drives capability and sustainability in the disability and health sectors. With over 15 years of experience, post-graduate qualifications in Mental Health Leadership and Management, and currently pursuing an MBA, she brings deep expertise and personal insight as someone with lived experience of disability. A devoted carer, Amanda champions Human Rights, working to dismantle stigma and barriers for individuals with disability and mental health challenges. She is passionate about building robust stakeholder relationships, leveraging her advocacy, communication, strategic thinking, and analysis skills.
