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August 25, 2026
NDIS Support for Autism: Eligibility, Funding, Evidence and How to Apply
NDIS Support for Autism: Eligibility, Funding, Evidence and How to Apply Last updated: 25 August 2026 If you are autistic—or care for someone who is—the National Disability Insurance Scheme may fund supports that help with daily living, communication, independence, employment, social participation and community access. However, an autism diagnosis alone does not automatically guarantee access:…
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August 19, 2026
SDA vs SIL: What Is the Difference, and Which One Do You Need? (2026 Guide)
SDA vs SIL: What Is the Difference, and Which One Do You Need? (2026 Guide) SDA vs SIL comes down to one distinction: SDA pays for the home, SIL pays for the support inside it. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funds purpose-built housing for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. Supported…
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August 8, 2026
How to Become an Independent Support Worker: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
How to Become an Independent Support Worker: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026) Quick answer: To become an independent support worker, register as a sole trader with an ABN, complete an NDIS Worker Screening Check, finish the free NDIS Worker Orientation module, arrange public liability and professional indemnity insurance, then start working directly with self-managed or…
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July 17, 2026
Why the NDIS Reform Is Failing Autistic Children: The Truth Behind the 2026 Cuts
Why the NDIS Reform Is Failing Autistic Children: The Truth Behind the 2026 Cuts The 2026 NDIS reforms move autistic children aged 8 and under with low to moderate support needs out of the NDIS and into a new program called Thriving Kids. The plan aims to cut participant numbers from 760,000 to 600,000 by…
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July 15, 2026
What Is an NDIS Provider?
What Is an NDIS Provider? An NDIS provider is a person, business, or organisation that delivers supports and services funded through a participant's NDIS plan. Some providers are registered with the government. Others are not. This distinction decides which providers you can use and how much they can charge you. NDIS Provider: Quick Definition A…
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July 7, 2026
NDIS Rates vs What Medicare Covers: A Guide for Australian Participants
NDIS Rates vs What Medicare Covers: A Guide for Australian Participants You pay little or nothing for most NDIS supports, yet Medicare works on a rebate model with real out-of-pocket gaps. This guide explains why the two systems price things so differently, what each one funds, and how to work out which should pay for…
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