Understanding the New NDIS Support Needs Assessment

Important changes to art and music therapy funding under the NDIS from 24 Nov 2025. Find out who is eligible, the new price cap and how to include therapy in your plan.

The government’s recent announcement about the new Thriving Kids program has sparked a lot of questions for families. What does it mean? How will it impact your child’s care? Here’s everything we currently know and how we’ll support you through the changes.

Sometimes, your funding might not stretch as far as you’d hoped — and that’s okay. There are always steps you can take to keep moving forward. If you notice your Assistive Technology or Consumables budget is a little low when an invoice arrives, you’re not alone. Here’s a friendly guide to help you feel confident in your next steps.

At Provider Choice, we know how much time and care goes into the services you deliver. So when an invoice is unexpectedly not approved, it can be frustrating, especially when you’re unsure why.

From May 19, the NDIS is introducing a new funding approach for some participants with PACE plans. It’s called Funding Periods and it changes how funds are distributed.

Dating has the potential to be a fun and rewarding part of your autistic teenager’s life, but it can also be challenging at times. If your teen has trouble reading social cues and communicating then they may find dating stressful or confusing and possibly daunting.

When I was in my early 20s, I had a lot of insecurities about myself and how my life would turn out. Living with cerebral palsy and being a wheelchair user, I felt different from other people and didn’t know how to navigate that feeling of not being ‘normal’. 

As a mother of a child with ADHD and anxiety, things haven’t always been easy. While life is much more peaceful these days, there have been some bumps in the road that have led me to learn some important lessons. 

If you’re the parent or carer of an autistic child, finding out that they’re being bullied at school can be really upsetting. Or you might suspect they’re being bullied but aren’t entirely sure. 

From employee representation to accessibility, this article looks at 5 things we can learn from employers leading the way in disability inclusion. We can’t wait to see more positive work done in this space in the years to come.