NDIS Quarterly Report – Quarter 3

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Date of Change:
31 March 2025
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report for the third quarter of 2024–25, covering the period from 1 January to 31 March 2025, was released in May 2025. The Quarterly Report presents an overview of the performance and operations of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) during this time.

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Provider Institute Best Practice Tip

It is important for NDIS providers to take note of the NDIS Quarterly Report for several reasons, as it provides valuable insights and updates that directly impact their operations and service delivery. These changes can directly affect how services are delivered, what supports are available, and how participants access those supports. Providers need to stay informed to ensure they remain compliant with new regulations and can adapt their practices accordingly.

Areas of Business Growth for Providers

The growing demand for capacity-building supports creates opportunities for your business to invest in workforce training and specialist service delivery models that facilitate skill development. Providers are encouraged to examine their current services and supports, and consider how expanding or refining your current supports might better match both the immediate and longer-term goals of their participants.

    Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

  • Growth in Enrolled Dwellings: As of 31 March 2025, there were 11,360 enrolled SDA dwellings, marking a 21% increase over the past two years and a 28% rise compared to March 2024. Notably, the ‘high physical support’ and ‘robust’ categories saw significant increases of 49% and 63%, respectively.
  • Impact for Providers: This growth indicates a rising demand for SDA, particularly in high-support categories, presenting opportunities for providers to invest in or partner with SDA housing initiatives.

    • Support Coordination

  • Pilot Programs: The NDIS has introduced pilot programs to explore pricing models that promote the delivery of quality supports in support coordination. These pilots aim to remunerate providers based on outcomes achieved.
  • Impact for Providers: Engaging in these pilot programs can position providers to adapt to emerging funding models and enhance service delivery in support coordination.

    • Quality Supports and Blended Payments

  • New Initiatives: The NDIS has launched quality supports pilot programs and blended payments initiatives to remunerate providers for quality assurance and outcomes achieved.
  • Impact for Providers: Providers focusing on delivering high-quality services and demonstrating measurable outcomes may benefit from these new funding models.

Areas of Participant Growth for Providers

    Early Childhood Pathway

  • Government Investment: The Australian Government has committed $4.5 million over two years to design a new early intervention pathway for children under 9 years old with developmental delay or disability.
  • Impact for Providers: This initiative opens avenues for providers to develop and offer services tailored to the early childhood demographic, aligning with the NDIS’s focus on early intervention.
    First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Participants

  • Targeted Pilot Programs: A new SIL pilot program announced in February 2025 will focus on smaller providers supporting First Nations and CALD participants.
  • Impact for Providers: Providers with expertise or capacity to engage with First Nations and CALD communities can expand their services to meet the specific needs of these groups.

    • Increased Participation Rates

  • Overall Growth: As of 31 December 2024, more than 692,000 Australians were receiving disability-related supports from the NDIS, with over 19,000 new participants joining the Scheme during that quarter.
  • Impact for Providers: The increasing number of participants presents opportunities for providers to scale their services and reach a broader audience.

    • As a NDIS Provider, ask yourself –

    Who in my business ensures we are across the NDIS Quarterly Report and Provider Institute Updates?

    How do we ensure our staff receive up to date information relevant to them from the NDIS Quarterly Report? Staff email, Newsletter, Training?

    With insights into changes in participant numbers, funding allocations, and new program priorities (e.g., First Nations strategies or early intervention pathways), providers can plan their workforce needs, recruitment strategies, and staff training. This helps Providers stay aligned with the NDIS’s evolving priorities and ensures you have the right skills and resources in place to meet the needs of participants.

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