KGS Coordination Services

01/01/2026

This comes up all the time.
There is no NDIS requirement for 2-hour shifts or minimum bookings.

You bill for the time actually delivered. If a support worker provides 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes of support, the NDIS position is simple: you bill for the time actually delivered.

The confusion comes from the SCHADS Award, which applies to employees, not participants.
That award includes minimum engagement periods to protect workers, but it’s an employment issue, not an NDIS rule.

Independent support workers are not employees, so SCHADS minimums don’t apply to them either.

If a independent worker has a minimum charge, that’s a business policy, not an NDIS requirement.

https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/8076-changes-social-community-home-care-and-disability-services-schads-industry-award-1-july-2022

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01/01/2026

Starting 1 January, Australians will have access to free mental health support without needing a GP referral or worrying about gap fees. As a nurse, I know how important this is.

Our new free digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In, will offer digital self-help tools, and from March you will be able to access Low-Intensity CBT with trained professionals by phone or video. It's mental health care when you need it, without the wait.

Available to anyone over 16. No referral needed. No cost. Because getting help shouldn't be hard.

01/01/2026

Meet our dedicated Local Area Coordinators (LAC) and learn about options available to support your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) journey, connect with your community, and find other supports that are available.These quick, one-to-one conversations can get you started or guide you in th...

20/12/2025

18/12/2025

📣 Do you live with psychosocial disability, or support someone who does?
We want to hear from you.
Every Australian Counts is running a short survey to better understand how the NDIS is working - or not working - for people with psychosocial disability.
Your experience matters. What you share will help show decision-makers what’s really going on and what needs to change.
🕒 It only takes 5–10 minutes
🧠 All answers are anonymous unless you choose otherwise
💬 Add your voice today: https://forms.office.com/r/VGpEQfSk4E

[Image description: Every Australian Counts graphic with text that reads: ‘Tell us how the NDIS is really working for psychosocial disability. Have your say in our short survey. There is a phone showing the survey and EAC logo displayed on a red background.]

18/12/2025

Summer holidays are nearly here and for many families that means air travel.

Travelling by airplane can be exciting, but it can also involve sensory, social and other challenges for autistic children. Being well prepared, understanding your child's individual needs, helping them understand what will happen and planning for flexibility can help make the experience easier for everyone.

Download this comprehensive information sheet from Aspect - Autism Spectrum Australia for tips on how to prepare autistic children for your next flight.

Happy travelling!

https://www.aspect.org.au/uploads/documents/Information-Sheets/Preparing-for-travel-info-sheet_Nov25.pdf

18/12/2025

Mandatory registration for supported independent living (SIL) and platform providers will start on 1 July 2026.

This change will strengthen oversight and ensure providers are accountable for meeting quality and safety standards. Registered providers must pass audits, suitability assessments, and comply with strict worker screening and incident reporting requirements.

This announcement follows extensive consultation and aligns with recommendations from the NDIS Review, Disability Royal Commission, NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce, and the NDIS Commission’s Own Motion Inquiries.

We will share guidance on transition arrangements in early 2026, giving providers time to prepare while maintaining continuity of support.

See the link to the media release in the comments.

17/12/2025

Minds At Play – Dungeons and Dragons Social Group Click here to view available Days and Times A social group where friendships grow through shared adventures and imagination. At Minds at Play, we understand the challenges that can come with engaging children, youth, and adults with disabilities. T...

17/12/2025

🚨𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: Big news for the disability sector - the government has confirmed 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for 𝗦𝗜𝗟 and 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 commencing 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. NDS and our members have long advocated for proportionate, fair regulation that keeps participants safe and supports quality services.

We commend Ministers Butler and McAllister and the NDIS Commission for listening and acting. This announcement signals a commitment from this government to improved safeguarding and quality for NDIS participants. The Australian Government has now released its Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), and confirmed mandatory registration for and digital platform providers from July 2026.

This announcement signals a commitment from this government to improved safeguarding and quality for participants, and we commend Ministers Mark Butler and Jenny McAllister, and the NDIS Commission for listening and acting.​👏

We look forward to a fairer approach to regulation right across the disability sector that keeps participants safe and supports quality services - for now, NDS members can read more about this win, on our website.
🔗https://nds.org.au/index.php/news/Advocacy-win-for-NDS-with-announcement-on-mandatory-registration

14/12/2025

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