r/NDIS

Running before we can walk. Gosh we need to get early intervention bedded in first.

I was always sad that they dismantled the education Victoria early intervention as I saw it was really evidence based and what we have with NDIS is not.

The Government has secretly inserted Palantir into its automated decision system inside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) exposing Australia’s most vulnerable. Claudia Weisenberger reports.

If the NDIS Amendment Bill passes this week — and it will — a computer program will have the authority to cut a disabled person’s funding. If the program gets it wrong, section 59E(3) of the Bill provides that the decision stands anyway.

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What nobody has been told — and what nobody in Parliament has asked — is who built the computer, whose data it uses, and what it does with what it learns about 800,000 disabled Australians.

The answers, buried in Freedom of Information refusals and AusTender records, point toward one of the most controversial technology companies in the world.

A company whose software has helped deport immigrants in the United States, was given access to NHS patient records in the United Kingdom — a decision now being reversed — and which there are reasonable grounds to believe helped automate military targeting in Gaza.

Its CEO describes the company’s purpose as helping the West scare enemies and, on occasion, kill them.

It just needs to pass lower house tomorrow then it's legislation. I'm not sure what other changes were made

Hey all. I'm in the early stages of going through the tribunal to get NDIS access for fibromyalgia/HSD/POTS/Chronic Pain.

Their lawyers have given a list of targeted questions for my rheumatologist but she is refusing to answer them.

I can't make her. But also I think she thinks I'm asking for a functional assessment because she keeps saying I should go to an OT, but when you read the questions they're all about if there are future therapies I can try that'll make my diagnoses less permanent.

The ART isn't answering my emails so I'm asking you. Has anyone got tips for this? Getting rejected over someone not wanting to engage with NDIS bullshit would be the stupidest reason.

(I've given all her letters to the NDIS and they very clearly say all the things that could help and I've given proof that they haven't helped. But I've been stalking this subreddit long enough to know their lawyers don't read shit)

Clarification:

1. She's the diagnosing doctor, that's why I need her to answer the questions. I've already gotten my GP to write up a lot of evidence but it's not good enough apparently.
2. I'm not at the court stage yet, only mediation before going in front of tribunal. It will probably take ages because they like to drag it out.
3. NDIA will pay everyone they want questions from, it's part of the ART process. I just need an invoice to pass along.

Hi everyone, it's been over a month since I got my plan and I'm still struggling to find services. I wake up every day and get so discouraged when I can't find support to organise my plan. I really need a recovery coach/support coordinator- I'm in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne but I would travel or even correspond via distance for someone good.

It's for an adult psychosocial/autism plan. Must know a LOT about the system, advocacy and resources- I'm looking for someone savvy and competent- I'd prefer someone who can get shit done, who knows how to brainstorm, collaborate and find solutions to big questions and problems. Ideally it would be someone who is switched on and really engaged in disability politics.

I don't want to feel infantalised or patronised.

I'm sick of being recommended "Recovery Coaches" with basically no appropriate qualifications and very little information online about their practice. It feels like it's really easy to get scammed with psychosocial support services from very new and inexperienced providers. I can't find many recommendations for Melbourne for PRCs that don't look dodgy.

It's just really hard not to be overwhelmed and feel really alone/lost atm.

Hey all

A LOT has changed since my son got NDIS right back at the beginning of it.

I now am hoping to apply for my 10yo daughter and myself, and just reading the NDIS website info on applying etc.

A couple of questions:

1. It says to get in contact with an NDIS partner first. "Your NDIS partner can explain the application process, and the kinds of information and evidence we need to decide if you’re eligible to become a participant."

Then gather evidence, and THEN apply for NDIS. It says the NDIS partner can help you to apply, or you can do it yourself by filling out the "Access request form."

Personally, I'd rather just fill out the form and attach reports etc myself. However given how difficult the NDIS are being these days - does anyone know which is the best way to do it, for a positive outcome?

I'm just wary of meeting with an "NDIS partner" because of how awful and dismissive and ignorant so many of them are.

2. And if I do it myself, is it better to attach report from the psychologist and letter from paed confirming etc. OR do the bit where the practitioner actually fills out the section 2 of the form themselves? Not sure which one carries more weight.

Although it's a diagnosis of Autism level 2, so it's on the A List and should be approved, right?

3. Do they only officially put you down as one diagnosis? Like do you have to choose a primary diagnosis? Do your other conditions come into it and are considered? I have a few medical/disability things going on aside from Autism, but don't know whether it's taken into account or not.

Thanks all - I'm sure I'll be posting in here a ton in the coming weeks/months!

l have multiple sclerosis, my mobility has gotten worse recently, my support co ordinator says l should do a change of circumstances to get more funding and a new plan, l got a new OT report and some medical evidence, l have enough funding in my current plan just to get by but more funding would be a big help. l am worried because there is a risk as with all these new changes they are cutting peoples plans , could there be a risk they could cut my funding or cut some areas of my funding instead of increasing it, l am not sure if l should keep my current plan or do the change of circumstances

l have respite funding in my NDIS plan, l dont want to use all of it on respite, its classed as flexable not stated, so does that mean instead of respite l can spend some of that money on anything thats in the Core area such as support workers

Hoping to seek some advice,

I've been doing support work for a year now as a casual employee (since August 2025), and I've heard about the minimum pay rates increase under the SCHADS award since July 1st. Currently I am getting $38.27 as a level 2.1 (according to my payslip). Upon doing some research fair work ombudsman states the rate for level 2.1 employees is $45.28. I am not sure if I qualify for level 2.1 as I don't have any qualifications , however google says that you may qualify if you have 12 month of field experience (which I do have , as of this August).

My co-worker has asked my employer about this, and she has stated that the increase of NDIS pricing from the 1st of July does not automatically mean there is a corresponding pay increase for employees. She also states that she is currently paying employees in accordance to fair work rates.

Any advice is appreciated,

thank you.

It will be the second time I'm having one but do you think there's anything worth mentioning? I'm afraid of the judgement or afraid they think I'm faking idk why. What is helpful to show or not show?

After a lot of searching I know the advice for this is "use a registered provider" but unfortunately it's too late for that, I am now in a situation where I am agency managed and have used an unregistered provider and have had to pay an invoice upfront. Is there any solution to getting reimbursed from NDIS for this? Thanks

Hi, I need to get my first walker and I’m quite overwhelmed… and nervous & sad.
But also excited as I desperately want some confidence back.
I would love one that allows me to walk outside safely on the path etc, not restricted to indoors.
Any advice on what to look for or models/ brands? I know larger wheels but that’s about it.
Thank you

"there is not enough funding remaining in the participant’s budget for this period to pay this whole invoice." Case managed. OT sent invoice and they replied to OT and also cc'd me in. What happens now??

hi!
i’ve asked my local area coordinator but they seemingly just won’t give me an actual answer 🥴 i have a funding category called “core flexible - self managed”. when i had my initial planning meeting i was told i could use this for low cost assistive technology, but they couldn’t give me any examples of what this actually would be. my plan is for my primary diagnosis of asd level 2.
because it’s a core ‘flexible’ category, can i use it to pay for supports once the stated budget has been used. i have ‘improved daily living skills - capacity building stated’ that i use to see my psychologist. when i expend all that funding, am i able to use the core flexible for this? or does it have to be used for low cost assistive technology (whatever that is lol)
thanks!

ART Hearing closing statements this week. No informal support.
No advocacy, no legal representation, no NDIS funding left for any trusted stable support.

Current reduced requests being ignored, not even mentioned. Submitted on the deadline date. No further correspondence by NDIA to resolve. No opportunity to discuss and no capacity for it. Cannot navigate phone menus! No one would assist over 2yrs, being in appeal! Reason for the appeal: Conditions and evidence ignored.

Reading, writing and navigating all brain-pain. Acquired brain injury and PTSD, 30+yrs. DV assault. No medical history. Only x-rays I kept. Rehabilitated myself, resilience has been my fault apparently.

Reduced cognitive capacity. Cannot read without support, cannot compute or follow, recall processes. No access to address. Abuse of protocols. Legal Aid and 5 advocates only upheld the legal process. It's all hijacked my auto-pilot function and capacity for life!

Applied for NDIS during Covid19 lockdown, after losing all informal suppprt. No capacity for NDIS admin. 5yrs of system abuse.

Another miracle here. No ability to navigate NDIS nightmares.

Regional NSW.

There’s the obvious certificate III in individual support but what about if they have certificates like community services instead of that?