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28/04/2026

Post 3 29/04/2026 — The NDIS was never meant to operate like a corner shop

The NDIS was never designed to operate like a corner shop.

This is a taxpayer-funded system supporting vulnerable people — not a marketplace where anyone can step in, cut corners, and get paid.

In my last post, I spoke about where people get caught out.
This sits above that.

Because the real issue isn’t just individual mistakes — it’s how the system is being approached.

When public funds are involved, the expectation should be clear:
accountability, transparency, and proper compliance.

There are many providers doing the right thing.
But there are also too many operating without structure, without oversight, and without delivering what participants are actually funded for.

Registration alone won’t eliminate that.

But stronger compliance, clearer expectations, and consistent enforcement will reduce it.

At its core, this isn’t about registered vs unregistered.

It’s about whether providers are:

• Delivering what they claim
• Acting in the participant’s best interest
• Providing consistent, reliable support

Because that’s what the system is meant to deliver.

Not shortcuts. Not inconsistency. Not guesswork.

Real support, delivered properly.

— Active Assist — Support Coordination (Levels 1–3)
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28/04/2026

Post number 2 — 27/04/2026

NDIS Changes — Where people are actually getting caught out

A few good questions came through on my last post, so I’ll take it one step further.

What I’m seeing isn’t people running into issues because of their diagnosis.

👉 It’s happening because the evidence doesn’t clearly show what’s going on day-to-day.

This is what that looks like in real situations:

• A report confirms anxiety or ASD — but doesn’t explain what the person can and can’t do independently
• One practitioner says things are “stable”, another says support is needed — but it’s not aligned
• Supports are in place, but there’s no clear link to goals or what they’re actually addressing

On paper, everything can look fine.

But when it’s reviewed, the gaps start to show.

👉 That’s when questions come up:
– Why is this support needed?
– What is it actually doing?
– How does it link back to the person’s day-to-day life?

And if those answers aren’t clear, that’s where pressure builds.

I’m also noticing more focus now on how supports are being used.

Not just what’s approved — but whether it’s clearly linked to an outcome.

That outcome isn’t always “capacity building”.

For some people, especially those with more complex or permanent conditions, the focus is maintaining function, safety, and quality of life.

👉 And that’s completely valid.

But even in those situations, it still needs to be clearly explained in the evidence:
– What the support is doing
– Why it’s needed
– How it meets the person’s circumstances

There’s a real balance between:
✔ choice and control
✔ making sure supports remain reasonable and necessary

No panic needed — but this is where things need to be clear, consistent, and properly explained.

AI was used to help format this post. The content is based on real-world experience and case examples.

— Active Assist — Support Coordination (Levels 1–3)
Your care, your support, your way.

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25/04/2026

Post number 1, 25/04/2026

NDIS Changes — What actually matters right now

There’s been a lot of discussion around recent NDIS changes this week.

Here’s the part that actually matters if you’re a participant or support worker:

The system is shifting toward functional impact — not just diagnosis.

👉 What does that mean?
It’s no longer enough to say what condition you have
You need to show how it impacts your functional capacity day-to-day

This is where things often go wrong:

* Reports don’t clearly link to daily function
* Evidence isn’t aligned across practitioners
* Supports aren’t justified properly

The result? Confusion, delays… and sometimes reduced supports.

This doesn’t happen overnight — but the direction is clear.

👉 What you can do now:

* Make sure your reports clearly explain functional impact
* Keep your support notes consistent and evidence-based
* Align your practitioners (OT, psych, GP) — not working in silos

No panic needed — just better structure and preparation.

👉 If you’re trying to make sense of this or want to tighten things up early, follow along. I’ll keep breaking this down in plain language.

— Active Assist Support Coordination (Levels 1,2,3)

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21/04/2026

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09/02/2026

✨ Active Assist – Community Access & Activation Program ✨

We’re excited to share our Community Access & Activation experiences, designed for small, supported groups to build confidence, connection, and real-world social skills through meaningful activities.

Our activations focus on:
✔️ Social connection
✔️ Confidence building
✔️ Managing social anxiety in real environments
✔️ Choice, comfort, and individual support

Current activities include:
🚤 Melbourne City Cruise
🚠 Arthur’s Seat Gondola Ride
🌿 Carlton Gardens & Melbourne Museum

👥 Small group sizes (vary by activity)
👩‍⚕️ Supported by experienced Active Assist support workers
🧩 Activities adapted to individual needs and interests

💡 Funding:
Activities may be funded under NDIS Core Supports – Assistance with Social and Community Participation, subject to individual plans.

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📞 0424 168 303

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22/11/2025

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30/10/2025

Let’s get on board

What happens when 100+ disability advocates gather online for our 2025 Disability Advocacy Forum? 💻

Stories are shared, challenges are considered, and practical solutions are formed.

Advocates shared insights on national quality and safeguarding issues, with this feedback informing our ongoing work around data and regulatory transformation and complaints management.

Speaker sessions with sector experts and NDIS Commission leaders rounded out the day, covering risk assessment, accessibility and our 2025-27 Strategic Roadmap.

Thank you to all advocates and NDIS Commission staff who participated. Your voices are central to our shared goal of strengthening the NDIS and upholding the rights, safety and wellbeing of people with disability.

18/09/2025

Registration group name Group number Status
Assist Access/Maintain Employ 102 Approved
Assist-Life Stage, Transition 106 Approved
Assist-Personal Activities 107 Approved
Assist-Travel/Transport 108 Approved
Daily Tasks/Shared Living 115 Approved
Innov Community Participation 116 Approved
Development-Life Skills 117 Approved
Household Tasks 120 Approved
Participate Community 125 Approved
Support Coordination 132 Approved
Group/Centre Activities 136 Approved

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11/09/2025

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07/08/2025

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