On 22 April 2026, the Australian Government announced a series of reforms aimed at securing the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The NDIS continues to play a critical role in supporting people with permanent and significant disability. However, the scheme is growing at a rate higher than comparable programs, with rising costs linked to plan inflation and system challenges.
To address this, the Government has outlined reforms focused on improving sustainability while maintaining support for participants.
The Government’s plan focuses on:
These reforms will be introduced through the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill, following the 2026–27 Federal Budget.
They also build on recommendations from the Independent Review into the NDIS and the Disability Royal Commission.
As part of these broader reforms, the NDIS has been developing a new planning framework.
This framework is part of the broader “new way of planning”, and includes:
👉 The rollout of the new planning framework has now been delayed until 1 April 2027.
The delay follows consultation with:
The additional time will allow the NDIS to:
There are no immediate changes to how your current NDIS plan is managed.
For now:
The delay is intended to ensure the new system is clearer, more consistent, and better aligned with participant needs.
The delayed planning framework is part of the broader changes often referred to as the “new way of planning”.
In simple terms:
The delay means the approach is still moving forward, but implementation will take longer.
The Government has confirmed:
The goal is to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable while continuing to support participants effectively.
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We’ll continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
👉 The key takeaway:
The new NDIS planning framework is still coming, but now expected from April 2027.