Parliament passed new NDIS legislation on 19 August 2026, aimed at securing the Scheme for the long term. If you’re one of our SDA tenants, a family member, or a support coordinator working with us, you’re probably wondering what this actually means for you day-to-day. Here’s a straightforward breakdown.
The short version: nothing changes today
If you’re currently living in one of our SDA homes or receiving support through TILC, your plan and supports continue exactly as they are right now. No changes have been made while this legislation was being debated, and none happen automatically the moment it passes. This is the start of a long, staged rollout, not an overnight shift.
What the new laws will eventually change
Over time, the reforms will touch several areas of the Scheme, including:
- How people access the NDIS in the first place
- How individual plans are put together
- How funding can be used
- How providers like TILC deliver supports
- How the NDIA identifies and responds to fraud
- How prices across the Scheme are set
We’ll be watching each of these closely as they take shape, particularly anything that affects SDA delivery, tenancy arrangements, or how our SIL and support partners operate alongside us.
Key dates to know
- Already underway: Some administrative changes have begun, including updates to how plan reassessments and record keeping are handled.
- From 1 October 2026 (starting next month): Changes to social and community participation funding begin phasing in. This will roll out gradually over about 12 months as individual plans are reassessed or renewed, not all at once. This is one to watch if community access is a meaningful part of your plan.
- Over the next few years: The remaining reforms roll out gradually, with ongoing consultation with the disability community along the way.
- 1 January 2028: Eligibility changes take effect. Importantly, people with permanent and significant disability will continue to be able to access the NDIS. This isn’t changing for our tenant community.
A note on plan changes
It’s normal for individual plans to go up or down over time as a participant’s needs change. That’s part of the regular planning process and has nothing to do with these reforms. Please don’t read every plan adjustment as a sign the new laws are already affecting you. If a reform genuinely does affect your plan, we’ll make sure you hear about it directly, along with what’s happening, when, and what support is available to you.
How TILC will keep you informed
As these changes move from legislation into practice, we’ll:
- Let affected tenants know directly if a specific change applies to them
- Explain what’s happening and when, in plain language
- Make sure you have the information and support you need to navigate any transition
- Update our SIL and support partners on what the changes mean operationally
Want more detail?
The NDIS has published further information on the reforms at Securing the NDIS for future generations. If you have questions about how any of this might apply to your specific situation, reach out to our team. We’re here to help you make sense of it.
This article is general information based on NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission announcements and is not a substitute for advice specific to your individual plan. For personalised guidance, please contact TILC directly.
