MAKIN Progress Support Coordination

04/03/2026

01/03/2026

📣 We really didn’t want families and educators to miss this.

From today, 1 March, Medicare has expanded funding for children and young people under 25 who need speech therapy.

Because this change literally starts today, many families - and even some GPs - may not have heard about it yet.

And for some children, this could make a very real difference.

If a child in your life is experiencing:

• Stuttering
• Ongoing difficulty being understood
• Persistent speech sound errors
• Childhood apraxia of speech or dysarthria
• Speech differences related to cleft lip and/or palate

There is now an expanded Medicare pathway that may help reduce the cost of assessment and therapy.

Until age 25, this includes:

✔️ Up to 8 assessment sessions
✔️ Up to 20 treatment sessions
✔️ $87.25 rebate per eligible session (March 2026)

That’s more sessions - and a higher rebate - than many families realise is available.

And we know how much this matters.

Communication shapes everything for a child.

When children can express their wants, needs and feelings clearly, they connect more easily. They make friends. They join in. They ask for help. They show what they know. They participate in learning with confidence.

When support is delayed because of cost, children don’t just “wait”. Sometimes they speak less. Hold back. Work harder than they should just to keep up. Confidence can quietly shrink.

That’s why we’re sharing this.

Not everyone will qualify - but someone in your circle might.

If you’re a parent, or if you work with children and families, it may be worth checking this update and having a conversation with your GP.

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pass on information that could change a child’s trajectory 💛

Please share so families and educators don’t miss it.

17/02/2026

13/02/2026

Understanding your rights is an important part of participating in the NDIS.

Our Easy Read resources provide clear, easy to read information on topics like:

- What to expect from providers
- Reporting issues or concerns
- Changes to NDIS provider rules and requirements

👉 Explore the Easy Read resource library here: https://bit.ly/3V9s2M7

12/02/2026

Participant Support Officers provide face-to-face assistance and support to participants, carers and the public at our offices. 🧑‍💼

They can assist with participant enquiries, help with forms and provide information about the NDIS.

Find your nearest office at 💻 https://ow.ly/hXyh50Y97YH

12/02/2026

Need a new support coordinator
Reach out to MAKIN Progress Support Coordination

23/01/2026

You can find a range of resources on our website about working with providers, including:

✅ finding registered providers

✅ making a service agreement

✅ coordinating supports and services

✅ paying providers
..and lots more.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/3omP50XTM30

23/01/2026

NDIS workers play a vital role in supporting participants, and have the right to be safe while doing this work.

Providers are responsible for preventing violence or aggression towards their staff – and responding appropriately when incidents occur. Meeting these obligations protects workers and supports safe, quality and consistent NDIS service delivery.

🔎 Learn more about NDIS worker rights and provider responsibilities via the link in the comments.