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October 19, 2026
Registered NDIS Provider in 2026: How to find an ndis provider for disability support
Registered NDIS Provider in 2026: How to find an ndis provider for disability support Last verified against government, regulator and sector sources on 18 October 2026. Since 1 July 2026, “Is this provider registered?” has stopped being only a question about quality. For some services it is now a legal requirement, and since 1 October…
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October 8, 2026
NDIS Therapies and Allied Health: A Complete Guide to OT, Speech Pathology and Social Work (2026)
NDIS Therapies and Allied Health: A Complete Guide to OT, Speech Pathology and Social Work (2026) Written by Dr Atif KHAN (MBBS FRACGP MPH MHM). Last updated: 8 October 2026. Quick answer: NDIS therapies are allied health supports such as occupational therapy, speech pathology and social work. They are funded from the Improved Daily Living…
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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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