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NDIS Bill Has Passed the Senate: What Happens Next?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 passed Parliament on 19 August 2026. The Governor-General signed the new laws on 20 August 2026, and the first changes will begin on 27 August 2026. The laws change several parts of the NDIS at different times. This article explains what was originally proposed, what the Senate amendments clarified, what happens next, and what the confirmed changes may mean for NDIS partici
What Happens After You Sign Up With a Plan Manager?
For many participants, choosing a plan manager is the easy part. What happens next is the part that feels unclear. The process is simpler than most people expect. You sign a service agreement. Your plan manager is connected to your NDIS plan. Your providers are set up. Invoices start being processed. Most of this happens within a week or two of your first conversation. Your supports continue. Your daily routine does not change. This guide explains what happens after you sign
How To Avoid Overspending Your NDIS Budget
Finding that your NDIS funding is running low with months still left in your plan is one of the more stressful parts of managing supports. You may finally have the right supports in place and be starting to feel some stability, and then the budget looks tight far sooner than expected. The reassuring news is that overspending is often preventable. With clear information, regular budget checks, and the right support around you, there is a lot you can do to keep your funding o