On this episode Sam and Hannah chat with Gemma Hitchcock about a new resource that provides participants, providers, carers and families with inclusive, accessible sexual wellness support. This is a topic close to our heart at What in the NDIS now? ,and Gemma and the team behind this project have created something really important that we hope you will check out!

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On this episode of the podcast Sam and Hannah talk with Penioni, Director and Founder of Able Minds. Able Minds supports and employs people with disabilities at full award wages. Yes, it can be done! Listen to find out how.

We discuss how he started Able Minds and how it is going.

We love the Able Minds website and think it's a great example of a good website for NDIS providers everywhere.

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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

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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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