Future Plan Management

31/05/2026

Calling all local NDIS providers… Wheels of Wellness need donations of jumpers for winter.
Please drop your donations to Wheels of Wellness, 330 Sheridan st, North Cairns. Sleeping rough is hard enough, let’s help keep local folks warm this winter. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BtQuiSVPj/?

Update: Thank you very much Cairns! We have enough now.

Your unwanted jumper could be someone's much appreciated warmth this winter.

The weather is quickly cooling down, and we are seeing an increasing need for jumpers. If you have any unwanted jumpers in good condition please donate them to WoW by dropping them at our clinic, 330 Sheridan Street. They'll be appreciated by the homeless community of Cairns, and every jumper makes a difference.

Thank you Cairns, for helping us care for our community.

27/05/2026

Deep dive into NDIS pricing with local training in Cairns.
Introductory and advanced courses in billing and compliance, courses open now for 12th June and 3rd July. BOOK NOW https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/120343189501
Provider 1:1 Consulting also available, contact Jodie on 0460357716

27/04/2026

▶️Are you a sole trader?
▶️New to the sector?
▶️Want to fully understand Travel, Transport, Community Access, Groups, Respite, Funding Periods, Service Agreements and more?

🙋‍♀️Join me this Friday 1st May for a deep dive into NDIS Pricing.
$195 + gst includes a 3 hour course, lots of Q & A and a take home workbook.
🖱️BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-pricing-essentials-introductory-course-for-ndis-providers-tickets-1985217444818?keep_tld=true

🕵️‍♀️Payment Integrity Audits apply to all providers, registered OR unregistered. Know your obligations.

This session is suitable for those with little to no prior knowledge of NDIS Pricing.
✔️Sole traders (Support Workers, Allied Health and Support Coordinators)
✔️Accounts and service staff new to the NDIS sector
✔️Those planning to start a disability support business

22/04/2026

View the Minister for the NDIS address the National Press Club here:

9 likes. "LIVE: Health Minister Mark Butler outlines changes to the NDIS at National Press Club | ABC NEWS"

20/04/2026

New to the disability sector or to billing NDIS supports as a sole trader?

Join our upcoming NDIS Pricing Essentials course. Our next courses are 9am-12noon, Friday 1st May, 2026 and Friday 3rd July, at Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre in Cairns North.

Learn the fundamentals of NDIS pricing with practical guidance and resources to maintain compliance and strengthen your business.

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/jodie-cox-consulting-120343189501

What to expect:
-Get ready to deep-dive into the basics of NDIS pricing compliance in this in-person event!
-Whether you're new to the sector, or just need a general refresher, we'll cover the most important elements of the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL).
-Expect comprehensive information, practical examples and a supportive learning environment.
-Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your administrative confidence and ensure your support delivery and invoicing is compliant.
-Session includes a take-home workbook resource.

Our Mastering NDIS Pricing Advanced Course for Support Coordinators and Managers has available places on Friday 12th June and 7th August.

Want to ask a question? Reach out and chat, always happy to help.
Jodie Cox, 0740437766, [email protected]

20/04/2026

Are you delivering and billing SIL support to NDIS Participants and yet to secure NDIS registration? If so, you have precisely 72 days to arrange this, as come 1st July, 2026, Plan Managers will be required to withhold payment to unregistered SIL providers until they meet NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission minimum requirements.
With all the changes happening within this sector, we all need to be vigilant in our knowledge and understanding of changing guidelines and compliance.
Here's some extra links that might help right now:
- The Hon. Mark Butler MP, Minister for NDIS will address the National press Club this Wednesday at 11.30am. LINK here: https://npc.org.au/events/the-hon-mark-butler-mp-2
- The revised PAPL is scheduled to be released over the coming few weeks and I think we can expect some further clarity around use of codes and definitions at very least.
- The Agency is releasing a new Guide to Plan Management which is a provider-facing document, designed to help PMs and Providers clearly understand payment compliance around some of the 'greyer' areas. Hoping for more clarity around the use of 'Other Professional' therapy code, gap fees, amongst many others.

Providers need to be alert as the changes will come thick and fast now, as the government seeks to significantly reduce overall spend.

I will share updates as they are officially announced. If I can help at all, please remember I offer 1:1 Consulting services plus NDIS Essentials and Mastering NDIS training workshops, LINK here for more info and bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/jodie-cox-consulting-120343189501

Are you a supported independent living (SIL) provider? Or are you an NDIS participant receiving these supports?

Did you know that from 1 July this year, SIL Providers will need to be registered to deliver these supports in the NDIS?

Mandatory registration will help to improve the quality and safety of SIL supports, and lift outcomes for people who rely on these services.

To find out what this change means for you and the steps you may need to take, check out our website and Frequently Asked Questions: https://bit.ly/mandatory-registration

06/04/2026

Did you know? The NDIS Pricing Arrangements are not just guidelines, they are enforceable rules.

⭐️Support Coordinators help protect participant outcomes
⭐️Accounts teams are crucial in maintaining compliance and protect provider sustainability
⭐️Plan Managers can be held responsible for purchasing that does not comply with a participant's plan
⭐️All NDIS businesses, whether companies, trusts, partnerships or sole traders are responsible for their own compliance
⭐️Compliance should be on every provider's mind, the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission and the NDIA Fraud Fusion Taskforce are more active than ever and enforcement is increasing every day.

When everyone understands and applies pricing properly:
✅ Audits are survivable
✅ Businesses demonstrate reliability
✅ Participants build confidence and trust
✅ The scheme is strengthened

Professional Development for your NDIS business is available in Cairns!

If you feel you need to brush up your knowledge, check your compliance or simply want to understand more about how the NDIS Pricing structures and guidelines operate for your type of business, don't miss our NDIS provider education courses:

💎Introductory Course: NDIS Pricing Essentials
3 hour courses: 1/5/26, 3/7/26, 4/9/26 $195+gst pp

💎Advanced course: Mastering NDIS Pricing
3 hour courses: 12/6/26, 7/8/26 $225+gst pp

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/120343189501?contact_organizer=true

Each course offers a deep-dive into the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL), and how to interpret them in line with the NDIS Operating Guidelines to meet your business obligations and ensure participants receive compliantly billed supports.

🔶Small groups
🔶3 hour, in-person training
🔶Practical examples and relatable scenarios
🔶Take home resources to help strengthen your business

So if you're ready to put your NDIS knowledge into overdrive, register now or contact me to discuss online or personalised consulting to address individual business challenges and roadblocks, CONTACT FORM HERE: https://support.futureplan.net.au/hc/en-au/requests/new?ticket_form_id=15543732218383 or contact me directly:
📧[email protected]
📞0740437766.

01/04/2026

Okay ladies…. MENOPAUSE. Yes you read it right!
If you want some myths debunked, some strategies and resources and some laughs, then keep reading….
I am proud to support the She Shed Cairns, a fully accessible venue offering a wonderful information session on Menopause. The session is free and held after hours. Please touch base with any questions, otherwise you can rsvp directly to the She Shed.

Let’s Talk Menopause – Connection, Conversation & Support

Menopause Support group
Wednesday 8th April
5:45pm for a 6pm start (approx 1 hr)
At the She Shed - 193 Martyn Street. Manunda QLD 4870

In collaboration with True Relationships, this session provides a safe and welcoming space for connection, conversation and education around peri and menopause, hosted by Cairns-based sexual and reproductive health nurse Erin McBride.

We have opened this session to all women across the Cairns region because we know how important support and information can be during this stage of life.

This is a free event, however bookings are essential.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0493 331 627

We would love to see you there, and please feel free to share with friends or family who may benefit

19/03/2026

It’s wet and wild in FNQ…
Cyclone Narelle is a doozy, and currently crossing the coast near Coen as a Cat 4. We wish our more northern neighbors the very best, may everyone be safe. Relentless rain continues in the whole of FNQ. Crazy wet season.

02/03/2026

Once again, ARC brings our region this valuable provider experience… attention all support workers, registrations now open for the Disability Support Worker Conference 2026.

📣 Registrations are now open for the 2026 Cairns Disability Support Worker Conference!

Join the largest regional conference in Queensland tailor-made for Disability Support Workers! This one-day event brings together inspiring guest speakers, lived-experience insights and practical learning designed to support excellence in everyday practice.

To maximise flexibility, attendees can choose to attend for the full day or a half day AM or PM session.

📆 Tuesday 16 June 2026
📍 Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns

Whether you’re looking to refresh your skills, gain new perspectives or connect with others in the sector, this is a day not to miss!

Tickets are limited – secure yours early via the link 🔗 https://www.trybooking.com/DKAGT