{"id":7712,"date":"2026-08-19T13:50:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=7712"},"modified":"2026-10-09T13:03:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T02:03:55","slug":"ndis-legislation-amended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/latest-news\/ndis-legislation-amended\/","title":{"rendered":"NDIS legislation amended to better protect people with complex support needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7712\" class=\"elementor elementor-7712\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286b5191 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"286b5191\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2897f1 e-con-full home-banner e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2897f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7849bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d7849bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NDIS legislation amended to better protect people with complex support needs<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-741242e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"741242e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-f88c87c elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time> 19 August 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b4dd185 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b4dd185\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6191cc23 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6191cc23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a63ee40 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a63ee40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The passing of amendments to the proposed NDIS legislation is a positive step for many people across the disability community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We&#8217;re pleased to see the Australian Government has listened to concerns raised by people with disability, families, advocates and providers, particularly around the potential impact on people with severe and complex support needs and those who require 24\/7 support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While we recognise there are still challenges and uncertainties for people who access NDIS-funded social and community participation supports, these amendments provide important safeguards for some of the most at\u00a0risk\u00a0people in our community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-685ab6b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"685ab6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What do the amendments include? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41bf257 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41bf257\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protection for people who need 24-hour support<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the key concerns raised throughout consultation was the possibility that future funding changes could reduce support for entire categories of services. The amendments introduce a special plan variation pathway, allowing people who require continuous 24-hour support to have their funding cut reconsidered to ensure they are\u00a0not left with inadequate supports.\u00a0\u00a0This helps ensure people can continue to receive the support they need to live safely and well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b40e742 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b40e742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A formal escalation pathway for high-risk participants<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The amendments also establish an escalation pathway for participants who are considered high risk or particularly vulnerable. This creates a clearer process for urgent reviews and intervention when there are concerns about a person&#8217;s safety, wellbeing or support arrangements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb6662f link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb6662f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\">At Melba, we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\">remain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\"> committed to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW181376004 BCX8\">advocating for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\"> the rights, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\">choice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\"> and wellbeing of the people we support. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\">We&#8217;ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\"> continue to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\">monitor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181376004 BCX8\"> legislative changes and work alongside our community to understand what these reforms mean in practice.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW181376004 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d50f12d link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d50f12d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182385791 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182385791 BCX8\">We know there are still questions about how broader NDIS changes will affect social and community participation <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW182385791 BCX8\">supports<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182385791 BCX8\">. As more information becomes available, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182385791 BCX8\">we&#8217;ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182385791 BCX8\"> continue to share updates and support people to navigate the evolving NDIS landscape.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW182385791 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b529cb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b529cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Need help with your NDIS plan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5050e35 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5050e35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Carolyn has many years of experience working in disability services and with the NDIS.&nbsp; You can call Carolyn on (03) 8764 0421 or book a time in her diary by clicking on the green button below.<\/p><p><br><\/p>\n<p>If there is something in your NDIS plan that you don\u2019t understand, or something doesn\u2019t seem right, Carolyn can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>listen to your questions<\/li>\n<li>help explain things<\/li>\n<li>talk through your options<\/li>\n<li>connect you with the right person at Melba<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35f1c02b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35f1c02b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6acefc link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6acefc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We have established a dedicated team to support people and families with questions about the reforms, funding changes and possible next steps. The team can help you understand your options, identify what evidence may be required and connect you with the appropriate supports.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong> Simply send us an <a href=\"mailto:ndisreforms@melbasupport.com.au\">email<\/a> with your name, phone number and your preferred day and time of a call or call <a href=\"tel:1300696352\">1300 696 352<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-664c1ae0 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-justify button elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"664c1ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"mailto:ndisreforms@melbasupport.com.au\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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Melba's NDIS Reforms team and book in a time to call<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-177ac1e link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"177ac1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Examples of evidence that may be requested include allied health assessments, Behaviour Support Plans, Functional Capacity Assessments, incident reports, and reports that demonstrate a person&#8217;s support needs and any risks if supports are reduced. \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464d84e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"464d84e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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