Your Plan Manager

28/08/2025

The government has announced Thriving Kids, a $2 billion program set to begin in July 2026. Designed for children who aren’t eligible for the NDIS, it will be delivered through schools, community services, Medicare, and an online hub. Details are still being worked out, and we’ll keep sharing updates as they become available.

Watch Mark Butler's Address at the National Press Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ExwXmq0t4Q

Read March Butler's Address: https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/speech-from-minister-butler-national-press-club-20-august-2025

Listen to the latest on ABC News Daily: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-daily/will-cutting-autism-fix-the-ndis/105695518

10/06/2025

The End of Financial Year is coming around fast. That’s why we’re excited to share the latest webinar event from Kismet x One Community ft Hnry (the experts in sole trader accounting). It's completely free to attend and designed to make tax time easier.

> Bring your tax questions
> Learn how to prepare your EOFY paperwork
> Discover tips to keep everything running smoothly for your participants

Register attendance: https://shorturl.at/xA0SU

22/05/2025

11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women in our YPM community. Whether you're a mum, carer, or support figure—you are the heart of so many stories of strength and growth.
Thank you for all the little and big things you do, every single day. We see you and we appreciate you.

02/05/2025

We’ve hit that point in the election cycle where policies get serious—but where is the NDIS in all the noise?

The brilliant Team DSC has published a straight-talking summary of where each party stands on the NDIS (or where they’ve stayed silent).
No spin, no judgment—just the facts to help you make an informed decision. Check it out and share it around. Disability policy deserves to be front and centre in every election.

https://teamdsc.com.au/resources/the-ndis-and-the-federal-election

29/04/2025

Today’s all about celebrating the real MVPs — guide dogs!

They’re not just adorable faces — they’re skilled, hard-working partners helping people live life their way. Here’s to the wagging tails, the patient waits, the perfect routes, and the quiet confidence that only a guide dog can bring. Thanks for making the world a better place, one pawstep at a time. Checkout Guide Dogs Australia for events happening in your state.

28/04/2025

Meet the Plan Mentor – here to make sense of the NDIS. With a clear head and a kind heart, she helps interpret the rules and process invoices. Friendly, caring, and always on your side. She comes equipt with a fidget toy, budget report and all the office supplies she’ll ever need.



[Image: Your Plan Manager action figure toy in Barbie packaging, with a headset, budget report, office supplies and a fidget toy.]

26/04/2025

The latest National Survey Report is now out – and it’s packed with real stories, data, and key takeaways from families across the country.

Download your copy: https://shorturl.at/xWxcC

24/04/2025

Today, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve.

Lest we forget.

24/04/2025

PUBLIC HOLIDAY REMINDER

Our Tweed Heads office will be closed on Friday, 25th of April to observe the Anzac Day public holiday. We will reopen on Monday 28th of April, trading as usual.

22/04/2025

Voting just got a little easier.

The Australian Electoral Commission has introduced extra supports to help people with a disability vote with confidence at the upcoming Federal Election.

If you or someone you support is heading to a polling place, here’s what might be available:

> 2-person voting tables – for those who need help from a friend, carer or family member
> Accessible voting screens
> Hearing loops
> Text-to-speech pens

And this is awesome: a virtual Auslan interpreter will be available at every polling place. Just scan the QR code on the poster using your phone or tablet.

Early voting has now opened, with select locations available for people with a disability and their carers.

Find a polling booth near you: https://shorturl.at/mxQXC

Learn about accessible voting support: https://shorturl.at/d9fFH

At YPM, we’re all about supporting choice, control, and independence—and that includes your right to vote.

19/04/2025

Happy Easter! We hope it's filled with good mates, plenty of chocolate, and a bit of time to put your feet up!

Whether you're spending it with family, catching up with friends, or just enjoying a few Easter eggs, we hope it's a cracker of a day.