NDIS update
Your NDIS is changing: what happens next
Published 27 September 2026. This original Motion Caring guide summarises key dates using official NDIS information.
Information based on official NDIS guidance
Timeline at a glance
Now
New rules affect when an early plan reassessment can be requested.
1 October 2026
Some support budgets may reduce when an affected plan is reassessed or a new plan is approved.
December 2026
A general 90-day timeframe begins for claiming supports already received.
1 February 2027
Plan renewals replace plan continuations for many participants.
April 2027
The new planning approach begins with a smaller group before expanding.
1 January 2028
New access and eligibility changes begin, with existing participants progressively reassessed over three years.
Important reminder
Your plan may not change immediately. The timing depends on when your plan is reassessed, renewed or varied. This infographic is a general guide and is not individual NDIS, legal or financial advice. Check the official NDIS website or speak with the NDIA, your my NDIS contact, support coordinator or advocate about your circumstances.
Need practical NDIS support in Hervey Bay?
Motion Caring provides disability support, NDIS support workers, community access and in-home support across Hervey Bay and surrounding areas. Contact Stewart on 0422 931 681, Nini on 0498 330 815, or email motioncaring@gmail.com.