The Avoca Group

30/09/2026

⚠️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘—𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗫.

The instruments were made on 28 September, registered on 29 September, and 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Trying to untangle these instruments before breakfast was enough to give me a headache. Participants should not need legal training to understand what is happening to their funding.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗨𝗧?

The Support Determination reduces funding component amounts by:
🔻 50% for Social, Economic and Community Participation
🔻 10% for Improved Daily Living Skills

It 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘭𝘥-𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 1 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳—even where the reassessment began earlier. The reduction applies after any protected amount is identified.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗?

Specified exclusions cover:

✅ employment supports
✅ high-intensity supports
✅ intensive and complex behaviour supports
✅ disability-related health supports
✅ customised and wearable technology
✅ hearing services

The schedules identify the particular items. Ordinary community access is not automatically protected simply because it is essential. Ordinary therapy also does not appear broadly protected.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗔–𝗗?

They are not levels of disability or need. They determine how exclusions and protected amounts are calculated.

▪️ A—new or reassessed plans from 1 October
▪️ B—renewed plans from 1 February 2027 with a source plan commencing from 1 October
▪️ C—renewed plans with an earlier source plan where funding was not self-managed during 2026
▪️ D—renewed plans with an earlier source plan where funding was self-managed during 2026

The outcome depends on plan dates, funding management, previous payments and the Agency’s allocation records.

If the amount is not stated in the plan, the NDIA will identify it from internal records. 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦?

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝟮𝟰-𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧?

The second determination creates a narrow variation pathway. Agency records must broadly show:

▪️ continuous 24-hour disability support
▪️ at least $215,030 across specified support groups
▪️ insufficient funding to maintain that arrangement after the cut

𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗦 𝗕𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗗?

There is 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀-𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 against the Minister’s percentage reduction itself.

Review rights 𝗺𝗮𝘆 arise from particular NDIA decisions applying the instruments, including classification, calculations or eligibility for the high-support-needs pathway.
The instruments are also disallowable by Parliament after tabling.

29/09/2026

‼️ SUPPORT DETERMINATIONS = PUBLISHED ‼️

Live on the Federal Register and in force - NDIS Legislative Instruments commence tomorrow (Thursday 1st October).

Confirming no surprises with the percentages:
Social Community funding = 50% blocked
Improved Daily living funding = 10% blocked

Cohort impacted:
All Old Framework plans approved on or after 1st October 2026

Excluded (protected) supports are listed line by line towards the end of the determination:

In social economic community participation
Employment supports
High intensity supports
Intensive and complex behaviour supports
In improved daily living
Disability health supports (basically all the nurse lines; NOT including other DRHS allied health disciplines)
Customised / wearable technology (i.e. prosthetist/orthotist)
Hearing services (audiologist/audiometrist)

Eligibility for High Support Needs variation pathway:

Participants must meet both criteria to be deemed a High Support Needs Participant under this provision:
NDIA records show the plan has R&N allocated funds for NDIS supports covering continuous 24‑hour care in the Home & Living, Assistance with Daily Life, and/or Social Economic Community Participation budgets
The total funding for any or a combination of those budgets written into the plan is "at least equal to $215,030"

🌐 Support Determination:
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Support) Determination 2026

🌐 High Support Needs Participants Determination:
National Disability Insurance Scheme (High Support Needs Participants) Determination

21/09/2026

Good news from Avoca!

We have submitted our NDIS registration for Supported Independent Living (SIL) and were approved under the transitional arrangements to continue providing SIL supports, and our application is listed on the official NDIS Provider Register.

What this means for you: you can feel confident that your SIL supports with Avoca remain claimable beyond 1 October 2026.

We're proud to keep offering safe, personalised, clinically strong support, with the certainty you deserve about your care into the future.

Got questions about what this means for you or your loved one? Our friendly team is always here to chat. 💬

📞 08 8388 3403
🌐 avocagroup.com.au

27/08/2026

Updated forms from NDIA for plan changes

NDIA have today published updated information on requesting a change to your plan. The Change of Circumstances form is gone and there are now two forms. There is a separate form for updating your name, pronouns or gender. At this stage I haven't been able to find a new form to update your contact details - it appears you need to contact NDIA directly to do this, which can be via the NDIS app/portal.

· Plan Reassessment Request form
· Plan Variation Request form

Please note the legislative amendments which commence today include limiting who can request a plan reassessment to:

· the participant
· the plan nominee
· if the participant is a child - the child representative
· the legal guardian.

https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/changing-your-plan/ways-change-your-plan/how-ask-change-your-plan

https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/changing-your-plan/ways-change-your-plan/how-update-your-name-pronouns-or-gender

If your situation changes, so can your plan.

22/08/2026

Absolutely brilliant explanation from Sam discussing crucial NDIS changes particularly for high support needs participants .
Very easy video to follow and understand

Reach out to Team Avoca should you have any questions or queries related to the new NDIS bill , Caroline will be happy to explain in more detail.

02/07/2026

Our wonderful new fun space ..

01/07/2026

Mandatory registration for Supported Independent Living (SIL) and digital platform providers has commenced today, 1 July 2026.

This means that every NDIS-funded SIL and platform provider must apply to register with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

New SIL Practice Standards have also come into effect for SIL providers.

Together, these reforms strengthen safeguards, improve quality and consistency, and support participant-centred, rights-based outcomes across the NDIS.

Find out more about these reforms via the link (Reform Hub) in the comments.

04/06/2026

Love this !

17/05/2026

EXPERIENCED SUPPORT WORKERS
SIL HOUSES
Mount Barker, Littlehampton and Strathalbyn

The Avoca Group is growing again and
We need more amazing staff.

We currently have Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes located throughout the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu, and with two new homes coming online, we are looking to expand our experienced team.

We are currently seeking:

• Experienced Support Workers with Complex and High Intensity Skill Sets

These roles involve supporting participants within SIL homes and include day shifts, passive/sleepover shifts, weekends, and ongoing rosters

While we understand that many support workers work across multiple jobs, we are looking for people who want regular rostered hours and are willing to commit to The Avoca Group and fantastic participants who we have the privilege to support.

We are looking for a team who have capacity to work over a 24/7 roster which includes passive nights and weekends

We are happy to offer permanent positions to attract the right people; however, if casual employment suits you better, have a chat to us.

We are looking for people who:

• Are reliable and dependable
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Can work independently and use initiative
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Understand that person-centred care is more than just a buzzword

If you are reading this and feel this role suits you, we would love to hear from you.

Desirable :
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Mental Health or similar
• Experience working within SIL environments

Essential

• NDIS Worker Check
• Working With Children Check
• First Aid & CPR
• Driver’s Licence

Send CV to: [email protected]

22/04/2026

KEY DATES and INFO FROM PRESS CLUB

Legislation to be introduced with budget measures in 3 weeks to be active when passed, includes:

>provider registration for personal supports, daily living, and closed environments

>digital payment system

>commissioned providers for SIL and Support Coordination

>30% reduction in financial intermediaries - plan managers

>21% reduction in social and community participation in plans

>differentiated pricing for registered and unregistered providers (rumoured to be 20% reduction in price points for unregistered providers)

Once legislated these will need to have implementation design and roll outs - dates to TBC

New planning framework starts 1 April 2027

New eligibility criteria and assessments (which includes the removal of lists) from 1 January 2028 > expected to result in a reduction in participants from 760K to 600K