What the government has announced
The Australian Government announced in the 2026–27 Budget that it will reset funding for some National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The reset affects budget allocations in participant plans for two support categories: social, economic and community participation supports, and improved daily living skills supports.
How the changes will be applied
The adjustments will be introduced gradually over a 12‑month period. Changes will be applied to plans that are created or reassessed from 1 October 2026, and to plans renewed from 1 February 2027. Participants will be notified ahead of their plan reassessment or renewal. Participants can continue to use their current plan and supports until their plan is reassessed or renewed.
Scope and limits
The funding changes apply only to the two named categories. The announcement says some supports within those categories will not be affected. The changes do not alter other parts of participants’ plans.
Participant differences and safeguards
The government emphasises that impacts will vary between participants because plans are tailored to individual goals, circumstances and support needs. The announcement says safeguards are in place to ensure participant safety and wellbeing; it specifically mentions a new plan variation pathway for participants with 24‑hour disability support needs.
Where to find more information
The department’s notice directs readers to further material titled "Funding changes for NDIS supports" for more detail on how individual plans may be affected.
What this does not do
The announcement does not change unrelated plan supports or other aspects of NDIS administration. It does not itself specify detailed operational guidance beyond the implementation dates and the existence of safeguards.
Bottom line
From 1 October 2026 the government will begin applying a reset of budgets for two NDIS support categories as plans are created or reassessed, with renewals affected from 1 February 2027. Participants will be told before their plan is reviewed and may continue using their current plan until that review or renewal occurs.