Bamford Community Care

24/04/2026

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
— Laurence Binyon (For the Fallen)

22/04/2026

Thanks to Queenslanders with Disability Network for the great information on the announcement from Minister Butler.

The Hon. Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Ageing, and the Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme has addressed the National Press Club of Australia today.

Minister Butler made a range of announcements about the NDIS today during his speech and here are some of the main points:

- The Government is looking to make savings on the NDIS.

- The implementation of the new NDIS Planning Framework has been pushed back from July 2026 until April 2027.

- There will be a reduction in Social and Community Supports in participant plans from an average of $31,000 per year to $26,000 per year (over the next two years).

- A $200M fund is going to be established called the Inclusive Communities Fund – to rebuild capability among community organisations so people have new options to genuinely participate in their local community.

- The total number of people on the scheme will be reduced from 760,000 to 600,000 by the end of the decade. This will include changes to eligibility and access will be based upon person’s functional capacity, not diagnosis

- Expanding mandatory provider registration to include personal care supports, daily living supports and supports delivered in closed settings.

- Introduction of a Technical Advisory Group made up of the disability community and state Governments that will assess where changes can be made.

There were many announcements made today and QDN will continue to keep you updated about any changes to the NDIS, and the impacts of these changes and other issues that are important to Queenslanders with disability.

You can read the full speech on the Department’s website at this link:
https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/minister-butler-speech-at-the-national-press-club-22-april-2026?language=en

Make sure you are following QDN’s social media pages for updates.

16/04/2026

*FULL* Taking Your NDIS Matter to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART): A free online information session. Have you received a NDIS decision you don’t agree with? Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service are holding an online forum to learn about taking your NDIS matter to the ART.

Villamanta is an NDIS appeals legal service, and this session will share helpful information about review and appeal options. It is free to attend and open to people with disability, families, supporters and workers.

Monday 18 May 2026
3:30 – 4:30pm (AWST)
Online – Register through https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/taking-your-ndis-matter-to-the-art-online-forum-and-info-session-tickets-1987022651239?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

14/04/2026

Are you a supported independent living (SIL) provider? Or are you an NDIS participant receiving these supports?

Did you know that from 1 July this year, SIL Providers will need to be registered to deliver these supports in the NDIS?

Mandatory registration will help to improve the quality and safety of SIL supports, and lift outcomes for people who rely on these services.

To find out what this change means for you and the steps you may need to take, check out our website and Frequently Asked Questions: https://bit.ly/mandatory-registration

10/04/2026

Thrilled to be here watching our participant engage and enjoy life!!!

01/04/2026

The NDIS Commission has gained new powers under recently passed legislation.

These powers enable us to take stronger regulatory action, increase safeguards for people with disability, and protect the sustainability of the Scheme.

Key changes include:

☑️ Stronger penalty frameworks, including increased civil penalties of over $15 million, and criminal offences with up to five years' imprisonment
☑️ Measures to restrict aggressive and misleading marketing tactics
☑️ Stronger information gathering powers

Read more about these changes at https://bit.ly/4tcUwmC.

31/03/2026

28/03/2026

🚨 Important Updates for NDIS SIL Providers & Participants🚨

There are some significant changes coming this year that will impact how Supported Independent Living (SIL) services are delivered and managed. Here’s a simple breakdown 👇

🔑 Key Changes & Timelines
• Mandatory Registration (from 1 July 2026)
All SIL and platform providers must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

• Funding Payments (from 19 May 2025)
SIL funding will move to monthly payments, with unused funds rolling over within the same plan.

• Simplified Claiming
A more streamlined weekly claiming process will improve communication between participants and providers.

• Service Bookings
NDIS will automatically create two service bookings – one for annual SIL funding and one for irregular supports.

• Stronger Standards
New SIL Practice Standards are being developed with a focus on **participant-centred care and safer shared environments.

💡 What This Means for You
✔️ Greater Safety – Stricter audits, worker screening, and incident reporting
✔️ More Structure with Flexibility – Funding is structured, but supports can still be tailored within your plan
✔️ Higher Provider Accountability – Consistent quality standards across the sector
✔️ Check Your Provider – From 1 July 2025, ensure your provider is registered to receive SIL funding

⚠️ Important Reminder About Subcontractors
If you are considering using subcontractors, please make sure you complete thorough due diligence,including insurance and risk assessments.

As a registered provider, we have chosen not to engage subcontractors due to increased insurance costs.

👉 It’s essential that participants and families are making **informed choices** and are provided with all the right information.

If you have questions about how these changes may affect you, feel free to reach out.

25/03/2026

24/03/2026

Swallowing difficulties can occur at any stage of life and become more common as we get older.

👥 Over one million Australians have a swallowing difficulty (also known as dysphagia).

Today is Swallowing Awareness Day – an opportunity to bring attention to people with swallowing needs and connect them with speech pathologists, the professionals who can help.

👉 Access our range of resources on swallowing for older people receiving care: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/older-australians/health-wellbeing/food-and-nutrition