NDIS Changes Now in Effect: What You Need to Know
August 28, 2026
New NDIS legislative changes took effect on 27 August 2026, impacting plan reassessments, record keeping, compliance, pricing powers and automated decisions. Learn what these changes mean.
NDIS Reforms Community Update
August 27, 2026
Read Melba’s NDIS reforms update, including funding changes, SIL supports, appeals, advocacy and guidance for people with disability and families.
NDIS legislation amended to better protect people with complex support needs
August 19, 2026
The passing of amendments to the proposed NDIS legislation is a positive step for many people across the disability community.
Melba Support Services welcomes Human Rights Commission call to Australia Government to “hit pause” on NDIS reform Bill
August 6, 2026
Melba Support Services acknowledges the concerns raised by the Australian Human Rights Commission regarding the proposed NDIS reforms. Read our full statement
Your home, your choice, your voice
August 5, 2026
Everyone has the right to have a say about where they live, who they live with, and what makes a house feel like home. The Melbourne Disability Institute is inviting young people with disability aged 18 to 34 in regional and rural Australia to share their experiences and ideas about housing. Your voice can help shape the future of housing by taking part in a relaxed one hour online conversation about what home means to you, what’s working well and what could be better.
What proposed changes to Supported Independent Living could mean
August 4, 2026
The Australian Government is asking people what they think about possible changes to Supported Independent Living, often called SIL. No decision has been made yet. The government is in the consultation stage, which means it is listening, gathering information and looking at different options.
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