June Newsletter

Latest Proposed NDIS Changes

The Australian Government has recently proposed a number of changes to the NDIS through the "Securing the NDIS for Future Generations" Bill. The proposed reforms include changes relating to provider registration, fraud prevention, governance and plan management, which may impact participants and providers across the disability sector.

As these changes are still being proposed, there will continue to be ongoing discussion and consultation across the industry.

To learn more about the proposed reforms and what they may mean for the NDIS, click the link below.

NDIS Quarterly Performance Report Key Highlights: January to March 2026

On the 31st March 2026, the NDIS had774,456 participants, This included 167,787 children younger than 9 years old.

There are also 22,128 children using early connections - this is a way the NDIS supports children who are not participants.

18,530 participants joined the NDIS in this quarter.

23% of participants aged 15 to 64 years have jobs that pay them.

During the March 2026 quarter, 61,449 plan change requests were received.

Payments for supports have grown by 27% over the last 2 years.

In the last 9 months, the total amount of funding for participant supports was $38 billion.

68% of participants had their funding managed with a Plan Manager, 6% by the NDIA, and 26% of participants chose to Self-Manage.

In the 9 months before 31 March 2026, the amount of money it cost for the NDIS to run was $2.18 billion – this is 5.7% of the total cost of the NDIS.

Click below to read the full report.

Call for Future Paralympians Illawarra Region

The NSW Institute of Sport Para Unit is calling for people with a physical disability, intellectual disability, or who are blind or have low vision, who are interested in high performance sport. This is an exciting opportunity to be identified and supported on the pathway towards the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games

Eligible athletes may be invited to participate in testing, sport sampling sessions, and learn more about classification, strength and conditioning, performance health and sport-specific pathways.
If you are interested in connecting with staff and fellow athletes, click on the link below to register and learn more.

Good News

Pitch It Up, the Brisbane-founded cricket training aid created by entrepreneur Emma Thomson, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Women in Business Grant, a program supporting women-led businesses to grow and expand their impact.

The funding will help fast-track the development of an industry-first audible cricket ball designed specifically for use with Pitch It Up’s training aid. The innovation aims to create more opportunities for blind and low-vision cricketers to safely practise and participate at home, in schools and within the community.

It’s great to see inclusive innovation continuing to create more accessible sporting opportunities for Australians with disability.

Read the full article below.

NDIS Fund Management Options

How do NDIS participants manage their funding?
The latest NDIS Quarterly Performance Report shows that:

🔹 6% of participants are NDIA-Managed
🔹 26% Self-Manage their funding
🔹 68% choose to work with a Plan Manager

Each option offers different levels of flexibility, control, and support when it comes to managing an NDIS plan.

In our latest blog, we break down the three NDIS fund management options that help you better understand how each one works and which option may best suit your needs.

Read the full blog here:

A huge congratulations to our very own Gerard, who last month was awarded Life Membership at the Kookas Cricket Club – becoming just the 10th person in the club’s history to receive this incredible honour.

Gerard’s involvement with the Kookas spans more than 30 years, starting back in the Under 12s in 1993 and continuing right through until his retirement in 2018. During that time, he played 13 years of 1st Grade cricket, including 4 years as 1st Grade Captain, and was part of 4 premiership-winning teams, playing a vital role in each success.

His contribution to the club goes far beyond playing. Gerard has been the club Treasurer since 2006, has run the Blasters program for the past 10 years helping introduce the next generation to cricket, and through Pacific Plan Management has proudly sponsored the club for the last decade.

Anyone who knows Gerard knows this recognition is about far more than cricket. It reflects the kind of person he is – loyal, humble, hardworking, honest, community-minded and always willing to give his time to support others.

We are incredibly proud to see Gerard recognised for his dedication and contribution to the local community. A very well-deserved honour. Congratulations Gerard!

Able Plus Adelaide

Last month, David attended two Able Plus events in Adelaide, our first time attending events in South Australia.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat. Catching up with the team from Cara was a highlight, and learning more about the incredible work they do supporting children and adults with complex disabilities across South Australia was inspiring.

We look forward to attending more events and continuing to connect with providers and participants across the country.

Do you or a loved one need assistance getting to appointments, shopping trips or social outings?

Driving Miss Daisy Wollongong Central provides a personalised door-to-door companion driving service, helping clients travel safely and comfortably — rain, hail or shine. All journeys are pre-quoted and include returning safely home, with plenty of fun, friendship and support along the way.

Each Daisy driver is police-checked and holds the relevant government approvals, first aid certificates and training to support older Australians, people with disability and children. Their team is passionate about providing genuine care and building trusted relationships with every client.

Beth and the team at Driving Miss Daisy Wollongong Central do an incredible job supporting the local community. They also now have a wheelchair accessible vehicle available to support the community, If you would like to learn more about the services they provide, click on the link below.