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September Newsletter 2025

Welcome to our Monthly Newsletter. It is intended to be lighthearted, informative and a reminder that we are here to help you with your NDIS Plans.
 
Gerard's Joke of the Month

What happens when a doctor gets frustrated?


Read to the end to find the rest!
 
NDIS News


NDIS Quarterly Report: Key Highlights

The latest NDIS Quarterly Report has been released, sharing important updates on participant numbers, funding, and key trends from the past quarter.

Here are some key takeaways:

  • The NDIS had 739,000 NDIS participants as of 30 June 2025
  • 173,466 are children under 9
  • 26,536 new participants joined the scheme this quarter
  • Community participation up 7% for participants 15+
  • Employment up 13% for participants aged 15–24
  • Support payments have grown 32% in 2 years
  • The use of Plan management increasing with 66% of participants using a plan manager
  • $41.8 billion total funding for supports (2024–25)
  • Increased NDIS running costs: $1.48b (2020–21) → $2.08b (2023–24) → $2.53b (2024–25)
Learn More 
Be a part of the Disability Discrimination Act Review

The Australian Government is reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 in a move to ensure that it is working to protect people with disability.
As part of this process, public consultations have now launched and will be open until 24 October 2025.

To learn more about how you can contribute follow the link below.

Disability Discrimination Act
 
What is The Role of a NDIS Plan Manager?
If you've ever wondered what a NDIS Plan Manager does—or whether you need one—you're not alone. We often get questions about what Plan Managers are responsible for and what they can and can't do when it comes to your NDIS plan.

In this blog, we break down the key responsibilities of a Plan Manager and how having one can make managing your NDIS funding easier and less stressful.

Read the full blog below:

Read the Latest Blog
Xbox Introduces Accessibility Tags for Gamers

Gamers with disabilities are about to have a much easier time finding the right titles. Xbox has rolled out new accessibility tags—covering features like clear subtitles, narrated menus, and flexible difficulty levels—with other gaming companies expected to follow. With over 4,000 tags now live, players can filter games to better suit their needs.

Read more about the changes below.


Accessibility Tags
Upcoming Events
 
 

Caffeine Connections
End of Year Cocktail Party

Care Done Differently and National Disability Care are hosting an end-of-year Cocktail Party to raise much-needed funds for the Black Dog Institute.

There will be silent auctions and raffles on the night, and Pacific Plan Management is proud to donate one of the auction items for the event.

All proceeds raised will go directly to the Black Dog Institute to support their vital work in mental health research and support services.
More Information
 
 

Able Meet - Wollongong
Pacific Plan Management will be attending the Able Meet Networking Event in Wollongong in October, the information for the event is as follows:

  📅 Event Details: Wollongong
Date: Thursday 2nd October,  2025                                                          
Time: 10am-12:00pm
Location: Wests Illawarra, 1 Hargreaves St, Unanderra NSW 2526, Australia

Come along and have a chat with us to learn how we can support you with everything NDIS Plan Management.
Able Meet Wollongong

Shoalhaven Disability Expo
Pacific Plan Management will be exhibiting at the upcoming Shoalhaven Disability Expo next week. The expo is for people with disabilities, their families, carers and friends. The expo is free and will have information stalls from over 40 service providers, fun activities and local entertainers.

  📅 Event Details: Shoalhaven
Date: Wednesday, 17th September, 2025                                                          
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre - 90 Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry, NSW

Come and talk to us to discover how we can help with all your NDIS Plan Management needs.

Shoalhaven Disability Expo
Gerard's Joke of the Month

 What happens when a doctor gets frustrated?

They lose their patients.


See you next month for another laugh!

 
 
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