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Plan Management

An opportunity for Plan Managers to diversify their services

It’s a challenging environment for Plan Managers right now, with rising administrative and compliance responsibilities. Sally explores the underutilised support that can help providers stay viable and provide a valuable service to participants- ‘plan and financial capacity building.’

Sally Coddington8 min read12 Apr 2025
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NDIS News & Analysis

An update on needs assessments

Sara explores what’s happening with needs assessments, including a look at the NDIA’s tender for needs assessment tools.

Sara Gingold8 min read8 Apr 2025
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NDIS News & Analysis

NDIS Mission Critical: April Edition

NDIS Mission Critical is DSC’s quick briefing for CEOs, Boards, and senior management on critical NDIS issues.

Team DSC8 min read29 Mar 2025
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NDIS News & Analysis

Federal Budget & the NDIS

Sara explores what the 2025-26 Federal Budget means for the disability sector.

Sara Gingold8 min read27 Mar 2025
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NDIS News & Analysis

What is a standard household item or product?

Standard household items can no longer be funded or purchased through the NDIS… unless the participant applies for approval through the replacement supports process. Chris explores the definition of a standard household item, what it could mean in practice and how the new Administrative Review Tribunal grappled with this question.

Chris Coombes8 min read12 Mar 2025
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NDIS News & Analysis

New Rules: Plan Variation and Reassessment

Last week, the Department of Social Services released new Plan Variation and Reassessment Rules. Sara explores when the NDIA can vary a plan in an emergency, make minor variations or reassess a plan.

Sara Gingold8 min read11 Mar 2025

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