NDIS Changes 2026 to 2028: Key Dates for NSW Participants and Families

The NDIS is going through its biggest changes in years. In August 2026, Parliament passed the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026, and the changes will roll out in stages over the next few years.

We know many of the participants and families we support across NSW have questions. Here's a plain-English summary of the key dates, as announced so far.

Key dates

• 1 July 2026: All Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. A new SIL claim code also started.
• 1 October 2026: Budgets for some supports, including social and community participation and some capacity-building supports, start to be adjusted gradually.
• 1 February 2027: Changes begin to how plan reassessments and renewals work.
• 1 April 2027: Participants start moving to a new way of planning, based on a support needs assessment.
• 1 July 2027: Registration requirements expand to more providers of higher-risk supports.
• 1 October 2027: A new panel of approved plan management providers begins, with a transition period.
• 1 January 2028: Changes to how people access the NDIS begin.
• 1 July 2028: A new support coordination and connection service begins.

These dates may change as more rules and guidance are released.

What won't change

The Government has said supports that are essential to participants' critical care and daily living needs won't be affected, and the law includes safeguards for people who need 24-hour care.

Do I need to do anything now?

In most cases, no. Your current plan stays in place, and the NDIA will contact you before any change affects you. You can still ask for a plan review if your needs change.

If you use SIL, it's worth checking that your provider is registered. You can search the NDIS Provider Register on the NDIS Commission website. Nobility Care Australia is a registered NDIS provider.

We're here to help

If you're a participant or family member in NSW and you're unsure what these changes mean for you, our team in Campbelltown and Newcastle is happy to talk it through. Contact us or call 02 4623 0500.

You can also read more on our blog:

• SIL Provider Registration from 1 July 2026: What NDIS Participants Need to Know
• Supported Independent Living in NSW: A Complete Guide