On this special end-of-year episode Sam and Hannah are joined by Micharla Russell to wrap up the year that was 2025 and look forward to 2026!

From the team at What in the NDIS now? we wish you a happy holidays and a fantastic new year. We will be back early in 2026 to keep you company over summer, so stay tuned!

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On this episode we are so happy to have Justin Macdonald return for a record 3rd appearance! Justin is here to discuss the review of the SDA design standard. As ever, this is a lively chat, full of information and we hope you learn something new or are motivated to enter a submission into this review.

To find out more about the review of the SDA design standard, or to get involved head here:

https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/10923-review-sda-design-standard

To find out more about Justin and Just SDA head here:

https://www.justsda.com.au/

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On this Episode Hannah is joined behind the mic by our producer and engineer Ellie to catch you up on all of the NDIS news from the past few weeks.

To find out more about the news mentioned on this episode, follow these links:

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/new-ndia-ceo-to-shape-future-of-scheme?language=en

https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/media-centre/support-ndis-providers-impacted-voluntary-administration-jps-audit-specialists-pty-ltd

https://ndis.gov.au/news/10967-short-term-accommodation-now-called-short-term-respite

https://ndis.gov.au/our-guidelines

https://ndis.gov.au/participants/home-and-living/requesting-home-and-living-supports

https://ndis.gov.au/news/10923-review-sda-design-standard

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1KPLtJwxzr/

https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/bill_em/ssaolacn2b2025608/memo_0.html

https://www.acoss.org.au/media-releases/?media_release=laws-to-cancel-social-security-payments-must-be-scrapped

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Sam and Hannah catch up with Jacqui Grant, a business coach. They talk all about consulting in the NDIS world. Some of the things to look out for when considering consultants. Jacqui explains her all new adventure, ISOARe with Jacqui G.

If you want to get in touch with Jacqui head to her website:

isoarewithjacquig.com

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Hannah and Sam bring you all the latest and greatest NDIS news!

New I-Can assessments https://cds.org.au/clinical-services/i-can/

Invoices will no longer be accepted if they are older than 2 years.

Update on Yes/No lists https://ndis.gov.au/news/10949-ndis-supports-transition-period-ending

Fair work updates:

https://data.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/interactive-data/whs-data-reporting/understanding-wcifr

Fair work ombudsman review into the Disability Support Services Sector: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/compliance-and-enforcement/inquiries/disability-support-services-sector-inquiry

New Child Safe laws in QLD: https://www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/childsafe/resources

Writing reports that matter: https://provideradvisory.au/writing-ndis-reports-that-matter-lessons-from-art/

NDIS Practice Standards Reform review: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/about-us/ndis-regulatory-reform/ndis-practice-standards-reform

Mandatory Registration update: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/about-us/ndis-commission-reform-hub/mandatory-registration#paragraph-id-107374

The move from PRODA to RAM: https://ndis.gov.au/providers/working-provider/myplace-provider-portal-and-resources

The Evidence Advisory Committee consolations: https://www.health.gov.au/news/share-your-thoughts-with-the-ndis-evidence-advisory-committee?language=en

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Join hosts Hannah Redford and Sam Rosenbaum for their official return episode as they share some major personal and professional news, diving deep into the details of their new joint project: the Provider Optimisation Pathways (POP). They also tackle the latest controversial NDIS updates, including the new "Thriving Kids" program, the outcome of the Art and Music Therapy Review, and the impact of the new NDIS Pricing Limits on allied health professionals and the wider sector.

For more about Provider Advisory Service

Go to provideradvisory.au

* A special thanks to our intern audio editor - Hannah!

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Hey! It’s been a while, but we are back. Life has well and truly gotten in the way for everyone involved with What in the NDIS now. We will have some exciting news to share soon, but we are hoping to return to our regularly scheduled bi-weekly release of podcast episodes now. We are starting with an episode that we recorded AGES ago, with the amazing Storm Hassett of the Identity Clinic. Storm is doing amazing things both within and outside the NDIS, and we highly recommend that you check the links below to find out about everything that she is involved in right now. Welcome back to What in the NDIS now. Here is, at long last, our interview with Storm.

Check out The Identity Clinic (allied health professionals only for LGBTIQ+ people) here:

theidentityclinic.org

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And here is the website for the exciting new company Storm mentions in the episode; Chrome Health (Lived experience allied health professionals)

chromehealth.au

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On this episode, Hannah and Sam get to chat to the amazing Dr. Dinesh Palipana. Dinesh is a doctor, disability advocate, and all-round amazing human. This is a wonderful conversation, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed hearing Dinesh's story and thoughts on health, disability, and bringing empathy to your profession.

If you want to find out more about Dinesh, you can head to the website:

palipana.com

or email Dinesh at:

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This episode of What in the NDIS now? Is brought to you by Astalty.

Astalty is the software solution for NDIS professionals, built by NDIS professionals. Astalty is my go-to software, and Astalty is trusted and loved by hundreds of other NDIS providers. I love how easy it is to use, and how it keeps all my participant information, notes, and invoicing in one place, available to me at any time, from any device.

Sign up now for your 14-day free trial. Head to astalty.com.au to sign up today and see for yourself how much easier managing all your NDIS business needs is by using Astalty. Thanks again to Astalty for sponsoring today’s episode.

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On this episode, Sam and Hannah chat with Jess Pitt from Live Big. Jess's expertise covers psychosocial disability, mental health and complex social situations requiring crisis management, early intervention for children and families, and support for individuals dealing with chronic illnesses, degenerative diseases, and acquired brain injuries. Jess is amazing, and this episode is fantastic. We hope you enjoy listening!

If you want to find out more about Live Big, head to the website:

livebig.com.au

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This episode of What in the NDIS now? Is brought to you by Astalty.

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Sign up now for your 14-day free trial. Head to astalty.com.au to sign up today and see for yourself how much easier managing all your NDIS business needs is by using Astalty. Thanks again to Astalty for sponsoring today’s episode.

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On this episode, Hannah and Sam welcome back Shaun Bickley to discuss the progress being made in abolishing subminimum wage in Australia. This is another amazing conversation, and we are excited to support Shaun and urge our listeners to get involved in this vital movement.

Please check out the website:

ourfairgo.org.au

Please consider supporting Shaun and the team if you can, and please get the word out to your networks to help us boost Our Fair Go.

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This episode of What in the NDIS now? Is brought to you by Astalty.

Astalty is the software solution for NDIS professionals, built by NDIS professionals. Astalty is my go-to software, and Astalty is trusted and loved by hundreds of other NDIS providers. I love how easy it is to use, and how it keeps all my participant information, notes, and invoicing in one place, available to me at any time, from any device.

Sign up now for your 14-day free trial. Head to astalty.com.au to sign up today and see for yourself how much easier managing all your NDIS business needs is by using Astalty. Thanks again to Astalty for sponsoring today’s episode.

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