Noise‑cancelling headphones may be considered helpful for people who experience sensory sensitivities. Many participants, families, and support providers say that these devices reduce sensory overload, help with emotional regulation, and make busy environments more manageable. Despite their perceived benefits, noise‑cancelling headphones are not typically funded under the NDIS . This article summarises our guidance as your Plan Manager to support you in making NDIS claims. Why...

The way NDIS plans are made is changing. From mid-2026, a new approach to assessing support needs will be introduced as part of the new framework planning reforms. The goal is to make planning fairer, simpler and more consistent for everyone.  A key part of this change is a new assessment tool called the Instrument for the Classification and Assessment of Support Needs, version 6, also known as I-CAN v6.  What Is I-CAN v6?  The NDIS has shared with us that I-CAN v6 is a person-focused,...

If you are an allied health provider, you probably spend a lot of time writing reports for the NDIS. These reports are often used to support plan reviews, reassessments, and explaining why certain supports should continue or change.  However, the way they are used in NDIS decision-making is starting to change. The Australian Government and the NDIA are rolling out a new way of planning, with gradual changes from now and a bigger shift expected from mid-2026. Here is what we know so far and...