Sarah Bohbot Speech Pathologist

Missed today’s press club address? We’ve put together a handy summary of all the key dates and next steps announced by Minister Mark Butler at the National Press Club address today.

* Tighter assessment of reasonable and necessary supports for new entrants, plan reassessment for existing participants and plan renewal changes will be progressively implemented from 1 February 2027.
* Participants will start to transition to new framework planning from 1 April 2027.
* Changes to the boundaries between the NDIS and mainstream systems will apply to prospective participants from 1 January 2028, with current participants reassessed over a transition period.
* Participant supports budgets for social, civic and community participation supports and capacity building daily activities will be progressively adjusted from 1 October 2026.
* Consultation on commissioning home and living supports will begin in July 2026.
* The new plan management approach will be implemented from 1 October 2027, beginning with a 6-month transition period.
* The newly commissioned support coordination function will begin from 1 July 2028.
* Reforms to strengthen powers for the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and NDIA will be introduced over the next 18 months.
* Expansion of provider registration will commence from July 2027, with full implementation by the end of 2030.
* Uplift to NDIS claims and payments systems will begin from July 2026 and will be rolled out by the end of 2030.

Read our full update on today’s announcement: https://otaus.com.au/news/ndis-statement-220426

This is really good to know and a great initiative by Adelaide Airport

They say a picture tells 1000 words but it doesn't always tell the full story.

We know airports can be busy and stressful places, especially if you are unsure what to expect. It is even more stressful when you have a disability that is not immediately obvious to airport staff. Hidden Disabilities can include autism, anxiety, dementia, mental health conditions, visual impairments, deaf or hard of hearing.

In the weeks leading up to this little guy's trip, his family were very anxious about how he would manage the airport, but with the help of this sunflower lanyard, they were met with empathy and kindness. 🌻

While he might be wearing a mask, you can still see the happy look on his face!

At Adelaide Airport we want to ensure that everyone’s journey is as seamless as possible. Wearing a sunflower lanyard is a discreet way to indicate to our team that you may need a little extra help, guidance or time with the airport processes. Our team have been trained to recognise the lanyard and provide the assistance and support you may need.

If you or someone you are travelling with has a hidden disability, you can request a hidden disability lanyard, Visit https://bit.ly/3ObClZH