From Care Axis
Updates, stories, and practical information for participants, families, and the community.
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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June 25, 2026
Who Is Eligible for NDIS? Criteria & 2026 Updates
Who Is Eligible for NDIS? NDIS eligibility comes down to three tests: age, residency, and disability impact. But the rules are shifting in 2026, and what qualified someone last year may not qualify them under the new functional capacity model. Here is exactly who meets the criteria, what to do next, and what changes are…
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June 15, 2026
How to Login NDIS Portal: Step-by-Step for Participants and Providers
How to Login NDIS Portal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Participants and Providers The NDIS portal is not one system — it is three separate portals, each with a different login method. Whether you are a participant, a nominee, or a provider, you need the right portal and the right credentials before you can do anything.…
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May 15, 2026
NDIS Changes 2026: Mark Butler Reforms, Cost Cuts, Eligibility Changes
NDIS Changes 2026: Mark Butler Reforms, Cost Cuts, Eligibility Changes & What It Means For You You face the most significant NDIS overhaul since the scheme launched. Minister Mark Butler announced these reforms on 22 April 2026 to restore the original focus on permanent and significant disability. The changes tighten eligibility, reset budgets, and introduce…
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