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NDIS Proposed Changes Announced on 22nd April 2026

On 22 April 2026, proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) were announced, outlining the next stage in how the scheme will operate across Australia, including in Perth and surrounding areas.

These proposed changes focus on how participants access supports, how funding is structured, and how providers are regulated under the NDIS.

At Collective Care Companions, a registered NDIS provider in Perth, we are closely following these updates and supporting participants, families, and support coordinators to understand what they may mean in practice.

Overview of the Proposed NDIS Changes

The announcement outlined several key proposed changes:

  • Support Needs Assessment rollout delayed until April 2027
  • Increased use of standardised functional assessments
  • Access to the NDIS becoming more targeted toward significant functional impairment
  • Review of funding for social and community participation supports, with expected tightening
  • Expansion of mandatory provider registration across additional supports, including personal care and daily living services
  • Continued shift toward a more structured and regulated provider system
  • Expected reduction in participant growth over time as eligibility becomes more defined

What These Changes Mean for the NDIS

These proposed changes reflect a broader shift in the NDIS towards:

  • More structured assessment processes
  • Tighter eligibility and access requirements
  • More defined and regulated funding supports
  • Stronger oversight of service delivery and providers

Overall, the direction is toward a more consistent and controlled system, with greater emphasis on assessed needs and defined outcomes.

Impact on Participants in Perth and WA

For people accessing NDIS services in Perth and Western Australia, these proposed changes may lead to:

  • More structured access and eligibility processes
  • Funding that is more closely aligned to assessed functional need
  • Changes in how community participation and social supports are funded
  • Less flexibility in how some supports can be used

For many participants and families, this may require adjustments in planning and service delivery, particularly where social and community-based supports play an important role.

Impact on NDIS Providers

The NDIS provider landscape is also expected to continue evolving.

With mandatory registration expanding across more service types such as personal care and daily living supports, providers will need to meet higher compliance and quality standards under the NDIS Commission.

This further strengthens the importance of choosing a registered NDIS provider in Perth who can deliver consistent, accountable support.

Registered NDIS Provider in Perth

At Collective Care Companions, we are a registered NDIS provider in Perth, delivering personalised disability and clinical support services across the community.

Our NDIS services include:

  • Personal care and daily living support
  • Community access and participation
  • Domestic assistance
  • In-home disability support
  • Clinical nursing support delivered by qualified nursing professionals
  • Companionship and wellbeing support

We support participants across Perth and surrounding suburbs with flexible, reliable, and person-centred care.

Our Approach

As the NDIS continues to evolve following the 22 April 2026 announcement, our focus remains on:

  • Providing consistent and high-quality support
  • Supporting independence and wellbeing
  • Delivering clear communication for participants and families
  • Maintaining strong standards as a registered provider
  • Helping participants navigate changes with confidence

We understand that changes in the NDIS can create uncertainty, and our role is to provide stability and trusted support.

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We are a registered NDIS provider in Perth, here to support participants through every stage of their journey.

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