NDIS Updates You Should Know

We know NDIS changes can be confusing.
Here is a simple guide to help you understand what is new.

👤For Participants (You)

💬 What is changing?

1. You can still choose your supports

• You can choose who helps you 
• You can choose your services 

👉 Simple: You are still in control

2. You must use your money the right way

• Your NDIS money must be used for your plan 
• It must help with your disability needs 

👉 Simple: Use your funding only for the support you need

3. Your money is more organised

• Your funding is split into different parts 
• Example: daily support, therapy, skills 

👉 Simple: Each part of your money has a purpose

4. Supports must match your goals

• Services must help you reach your goals 
• If not, NDIS may not pay for it 

👉 Simple: Supports must help you improve your life

5. More checks from NDIS

• NDIS may check how you spend your money 
• Plans may be reviewed more often 

👉 Simple: NDIS is making sure everything is fair

💡 What should you do?

• Ask for help if you don’t understand 
• Keep track of your spending 
• Talk to your support coordinator or provider 

👨‍👩‍👧 For Carers & Families

💬 What is changing?

1. More responsibility on how funding is used

• You may help manage the participant’s plan 
• Spending must follow NDIS rules 

👉 Simple: Make sure funding is used correctly

2. Clear connection to goals

• All supports must match the participant’s goals 
• Evidence may be needed 

👉 Simple: Services must have a clear reason

3. More reviews and monitoring

• Plans may be reviewed more often 
• NDIS may ask questions about spending 

👉 Simple: Be ready to explain how supports are helping

4. Providers must meet higher standards

• Providers must follow stricter rules 
• Focus on safety and quality 

👉 Simple: Better and safer support services

5. Budget categories are important

• Funding is split into sections 
• Money cannot always be moved between categories 

👉 Simple: Spend money in the right category

💡 How you can help

• Support the participant to understand their plan 
• Keep records of services and spending 
• Ask questions if something is unclear 
• Work closely with providers and coordinators 

🤝 How Verity Support Can Help

At Verity Support, we:

• Explain NDIS in simple language 
• Help you understand your plan 
• Make sure supports match your goals 
• Support both participants and families 

📞 Contact us anytime — we are here to help