Verified NDIS and aged care news for participants, families and support workers in Ipswich, Brisbane and Queensland, with official Australian Government sources.
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Important information
Last reviewed: 23 July 2026. These summaries are general information only. Government programs and rules can change. Always open the official source before making a decision. This page is not legal, financial, clinical or individual funding advice.
Latest NDIS updates
First Nations Connect phone service
Published 9 July 2026. The NDIA has introduced First Nations Connect, a culturally tailored NDIS phone service. People can call 1800 411 640 to speak with staff trained to provide respectful, clearer support for First Nations people with disability.
Extra security when bank or personal details change
Published 6 July 2026. The NDIA may use additional security checks for high-risk changes, including a one-time code sent to the email address or mobile number on the participant or registered provider record. Details can also be updated securely through the official NDIS portals.
Safety reminder: never share an NDIS portal password. If you receive an unexpected code or request, contact the NDIA using an official channel.
Supported Independent Living registration changes
Effective from 1 July 2026. New providers seeking to deliver Supported Independent Living (SIL) must be registered. The government announced that existing unregistered SIL providers must apply for registration by 1 October 2026 or stop providing SIL. Participants and families should confirm a provider’s registration and discuss how any change may affect continuity of support.
Latest aged-care updates
Priority Support at Home access for people with MND
Published 24 June 2026. Older people whose Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis is recorded during their aged-care assessment can receive urgent priority for ongoing Support at Home funding. The government says people assigned urgent priority will receive their full funding within one month of approval.
New Support at Home consumer protections
Published 20 May 2026. New protections include stronger action on overcharging and missing monthly statements, quarterly publication of typical Support at Home prices, and additional education and advocacy support. Providers must continue to set reasonable, transparent prices and publish their commonly charged prices on My Aged Care.
Personal care fully funded from 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026, eligible Support at Home participants with personal care approved in their support plan and available funding can receive approved personal care services with no out-of-pocket contribution. Examples include showering, dressing and non-clinical continence management. The change does not apply to services delivered before that date.
Stay current with official information
For the newest announcements between our page reviews, use the official government news pages below. Relief Wakes does not copy rumours, paid directory claims or unofficial social-media advice.
Official help and contacts
- NDIS: 1800 800 110 or ndis.gov.au
- First Nations Connect: 1800 411 640
- My Aged Care: 1800 200 422 or myagedcare.gov.au
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