NDIS Starts New Funding System on May 19, 2025
From Monday, May 19, 2025, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will change how it distributes funds for new and reassessed plans. Instead of receiving all the funds at the start of a plan, participants will now receive their funds in smaller, scheduled payments called “funding periods” throughout their plan.
This new system is meant to help participants budget better. It also makes sure the NDIS can keep supporting everyone fairly. Support Coordinators will need to work closely with participants to plan services around these payment schedules.
To assist providers to understand this change, the NDIS has shared some useful resources:
- Operational Guideline: Explains how to manage plans with the new payment system: Check it out here.
- DSS Section 33 Factsheet: Covers the legal changes behind this update: Read it here.
- NDIS FAQs: Answers common questions about the new funding periods: See them here.
Support Coordinators and all providers should save the NDIS events page to their bookmarks. Current events about this change are full, but more sessions will be added soon. Checking the page regularly will help you sign up for future events.
This change is a big step for the NDIS, and Support Coordinators and providers play a key role in helping participants adjust.
Use these resources to stay ahead of the changes and keep providing participants with high quality supports.
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Written by Amanda Robinson
BA., MMentalHealth Prac.
Amanda is a professional with over a decade of dedicated experience in the fields of Mental Health and Disability. Her extensive expertise lies in navigating the intricate landscape of the Disability Sector. She brings a unique perspective to her work, being both a person with lived experience of disability and a compassionate carer. She has a passion for advocacy, making her a staunch champion for the rights and well-being of individuals facing similar challenges.
