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27/03/2026

Is your NDIS therapy funding still sitting there unused? This could affect your funding in your next plan. ⚠️

Unused therapy funding is the part of your Capacity Building budget and this usually sits under Improved Daily Living.

It may include therapies like:

🧩 Occupational Therapy
🗣 Speech Pathology
🧠 Psychology
🏃 Physiotherapy

If your plan has funding periods, unused funds can roll forward within the same plan.

But there is an important rule.

❗ Unused therapy funding does not roll over into your next NDIS plan.

When your NDIS plan ends, the remaining funds are not carried forward.

This happens more often than people realise.

Sometimes it happens because:

📋 You were placed on waitlists
📍 There were no therapists available
⏳ Reports or assessments caused delays
🏥 Circumstances changed during the plan

However, during plan reassessments the NDIS Planner will consider your current usage along with other evidence.

If therapy sessions did not happen, there may be:

📄 Fewer reports demonstrating progress
📊 Less evidence to support ongoing therapy

This can influence how your next plan is funded.
Read our latest guide explaining this in detail: https://ow.ly/APrB50YrC4t

25/03/2026

🚨 Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. From parked cars to kitchen mishaps, NDIS workers have seen it all.

That’s why MyCareSpace continues to partner with BizCover Australia to protect you when things don’t go to plan. With BizCover’s easy-to-use online platform, you can compare multiple quotes in minutes, customise policies for your NDIS business, and get covered in minutes.

Get started today https://ow.ly/ZsiH50YeFws

24/03/2026

School holidays can be stressful for parents trying to keep everyone entertained, without spending a fortune.

The good news is that not all fun school holiday activities are expensive.

We’ve put together a list of 50 cheap and fun things to do during the school holidays.

Here are few easy ideas to get you started:

1. Go camping in the garden or living room ⛺

2. Have a movie day at home with popcorn 🎬

3. Plant a small veggie patch together 🌱

4. Explore a new local park or walking track 🗺️

5. Spend a day at the beach 🏖️

6. Visit a local museum or art gallery 🖼️

7. Have a BBQ picnic at the park 🌭

8. Dig for dinosaur “fossils” in the garden 🦕

9. Make salt dough crafts at home 🎨

10. Write and act out a play together 🎭

These activities are simple, low cost, and easy to adapt.

Many can also work well for children who prefer quieter, flexible or low sensory activities.

For more ideas, visit our helpful guide here https://ow.ly/WhZf50YrC1M

22/03/2026

How MyCareSpace Allied Health Specialists help you find the right support 💛

Hear from our Head of Allied Health, Annabel, about how her team helps families find the right NDIS therapies when availability is hard to find.

If you or your loved one is struggling to find NDIS therapies with availability, we are just one click away.
Contact MyCareSpace.

18/03/2026

Accidents and illness don’t wait for a convenient time.
If something happened, could your NDIS business and your household manage without you?
Personal Accident & Illness insurance can help if you’re unable to work due to injury or illness.
Compare quotes with our insurance partner BizCover today: https://ow.ly/XktY50YrBYT

16/03/2026

NDIS Providers, are you charging your NDIS participants GST? You need to check this first. 💡

NDIS services often do not attract GST and in many cases, they are GST-free. But only if certain conditions are met.

For an NDIS service to be GST-free, four things must apply:

📋 The participant has an active NDIS plan
📌 The support is reasonable and necessary
📝 There is a written service agreement
✔️ The support is listed by the ATO as GST-free

If one of these is missing, GST may need to be charged.

Many providers also work with both:

👤 NDIS participants and
👤 Non-NDIS clients

That means you may be delivering a mix of GST-free and GST taxable services. Your accounting system needs to handle both correctly.

Another important point.

If GST is charged by mistake, find out what you need to do.

You may need to:

💰 Pay the GST to the ATO
📄 Issue a corrected invoice
↩️ Refund the GST to the participant or plan manager
📊 Adjust your BAS

There is also a long list of supports that are considered GST-free, including:

🏠 Household tasks
🧭 Support coordination
🗣 Interpreting and translation
🎓 Assistance with education and employment
🧠 Behaviour support and therapeutic supports
🔧 Home modifications

Understanding when GST applies can help providers avoid making billing mistakes and compliance issues.

👉 Read more in our latest resource which explains:
• Which NDIS services are GST-free
• Which supports are GST-applicable
• What to do if GST was charged by mistake
• How providers can correct invoices and reclaim GST through BAS
Read here : https://ow.ly/maKT50YrBW0

15/03/2026

Australia’s new Aged Care Act officially took effect on 1 November 2025, marking one of the most significant changes to the rights of older people and the delivery of aged care services in Australia in decades.

Key changes:

☑️ A Statement of Rights for older Australians: For the first time, older people receiving government-funded aged care are protected by a legally enforceable Statement of Rights.

☑️ Stronger accountability for providers: Aged care providers now face higher governance, reporting and safety requirements.

☑️ Greater transparency around fees and care: Providers must communicate costs, care plans and services in clear language.

☑️ New provider registration categories: Instead of one broad provider category, organisations will register based on the type of services they deliver.

☑️ Support at Home has commenced: The Support at Home (SAH) program has replaced Home Care Packages and short-term restorative care.

👉🏼 To understand how these changes may affect your business or someone you are supporting access Aged Care services, read our full blog https://ow.ly/xLpF50YrCic

12/03/2026

Your NDIS funding lasts longer when you know what supports really cost.

Knowing the right NDIS support prices helps you:

Avoid overpaying for supports

Ask the right questions of providers

Make informed decisions before booking or invoicing

With our NDIS Price Finder Tool, you can:

🔍 Search prices by support category

🔢 Check line items or line numbers

💬 Use keywords to find supports fast

NDIS Price Finder: https://ow.ly/JmLL50Ypqk1

12/03/2026

✨🏀 Kids Activity Vouchers now open!

If your child is named on a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, then you can apply. And yes - this does include children who have a Health Care Card because a parent receives the Carer Allowance.

The $200 voucher can be used to help cover the cost of your child’s sport or activity fees, uniforms, or equipment.

It’s a fantastic way to help kids get involved, try something new, and have fun.

👉 Apply online at https://ow.ly/kiW150YsamE

Be quick applications close 2 April or when funds run out!

11/03/2026

Not sure what NDIS Social & Community Participation funding actually covers? 🤔

This funding helps NDIS participants take part in social, community and recreational activities.

You may find it in two places in your NDIS plan:

📍 CORE Supports
📍 Capacity Building Supports

Both support community participation, but they work in different ways.

CORE Supports
Assistance with Social and Community Participation helps with support right now.

This may include a support worker helping you to:

🎵 Attend a concert
🎬 Go to the movies
📚 Visit your local library
🌱 Join a gardening group
⚽ Take part in community activities

Supports can be delivered one-on-one or in a group, either in a centre or out in the community.

Capacity Building Supports
Increased Social and Community Participation focuses on building skills and independence.

This funding may help you learn how to:

🛒 Go shopping independently
🚌 Use public transport
💬 Join social activities and make friends
🧾 Manage everyday tasks like paying bills

The goal is to develop skills that help you access the community more independently over time.

There are also important details around:

✈️ Provider travel
📄 Non-face-to-face work like reports
⏰ Short notice cancellations

Understanding how this funding works can help you use it more effectively in your plan.

👉 Read more in our latest resource which explains: https://ow.ly/rtBJ50YrBMw

☑️ What exactly is Social and Community Participation?

🔗 Examples of funding in your NDIS plan

💡 What you can spend this funding on

🚨 Travel and cancellation charges explained

09/03/2026

An ABC Australian Story follows Perth mother Deirdre Croft, 72, who has spent 45 years caring for her son Richard, who has a profound intellectual disability caused by birth trauma. As her health declines, Deirdre confronts a question many ageing carers face: who will care for their child when they die, and how to secure a safe, supportive future.

ID: A smiling older woman with short grey hair streaked with pink and wearing bright pink glasses stands beside an adult man with short dark hair and glasses. She gently holds his arm as they stand outdoors in front of leafy greenery. The man appears animated and expressive, while the woman looks at him with warmth and attentiveness.

03/03/2026