Central West Support Coordination

17/05/2026

63,000 First Nations people are on the NDIS. This budget cuts $37.8 billion from disability with no culturally validated assessment, no funded Forum, and no ACCO delivery pathway.

We support reform, but reform must work for everyone. First Nations people with disability deserve to be designed in, not out.

Read our full response here: https://fpdn.org.au/managed-neglect-first-nations-disability-peak-body-responds-to-the-2026-27-federal-budget/

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16/05/2026

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12/05/2026

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This timeline the government posted on the Budget website is very informative.

• 01/07/2026: Mandatory registration for SIL & Platform Providers

• 01/10/2026: Phased rollout of Thriving Kids begins

• 01/02/2027: Plan rollovers will NO LONGER carry over unspent funds from this date (!!!!!!!!)

• 01/07/2027: Initial rollout of personal care providers needing to be registered begins, with ALL providers needing to be registered by 2030.

• 01/10/2027: New panel of plan management providers begins (6 month transition period)

• 01/07/2028: Support Coordinators seem to become a commisioned service.

Link:

08/05/2026

Update on NSW Thriving Kids

All Australian governments have committed to significant reforms to build an inclusive Australian society where people with disability can access the support they need.

23/04/2026

A great response from Vivability regarding the recent NDIS Reform Announcement.
Some changes to the NDIS are absolutely necessary in order to ensure long term viability of the program, a capable workforce and reduce misuse of funds.

09/01/2026

Before choosing an NDIS service provider or support worker, add this to your checklist ✔️

The Digital Compliance Register lets you check whether the NDIS Commission has taken any compliance action against an organisation or individual. It’s a quick and easy way to make more informed choices about your NDIS supports and services.

Access it here: https://bit.ly/digital-compliance-register