ConneXtions

19/02/2026

The last 12 months saw significant changes to the NDIS, along with delays and uncertainty for participants and advocates. With so many moving parts, understanding what's changed can be overwhelming.

That's why the Justice and Equity Centre has released NDIS Insights 2025-26, an explainer designed to help people with disability and disability advocates make sense of recent developments.

Topics include:
🟣 New NDIS support lists
🟣 The introduction of funding periods
🟣 The announcement of the Thriving Kids program
🟣 Efforts to improve regulation and oversight of providers
🟣 How the NDIA is engaging with the community

The report also explores emerging themes in decisions from the Administrative Review Tribunal and Federal Court, following a surge in NDIS funding and access appeals.

Find out more👉 https://jec.org.au/publication/ndis-insights-2025-26/

17/02/2026

Here's a good explanation of how local area coordinators help people with a disability 👇

Local area coordinators help NDIS participants work towards their goals, including connecting to informal, mainstream and community supports.

They can help you to find relevant information about the NDIS, understand and access the NDIS, support and implement your NDIS plan and apply for any changes to your plan if required.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/EZ8H50YeCFZ

12/02/2026

If you need assistance with day-to-day tasks and activities, we’re registered with the NDIS and TAC to provide:

✨ Disability Services
✨ TAC Attendant Care
✨ Client Independence Skills Services (CISS)

✔️24 hours a day, seven days a week
✔️At home, work, school or in the community.

Get in touch today
☎️ 1300 147 981
📧 intake@connextions.org.au

05/02/2026

Back to school, back to work — and back to reality after the summer break ☀️🌿

Our disability enterprise, Just Lawn Mowing & Maintenance, can help with your lawn and garden maintenance, even in dry conditions 🌵

Servicing residential, commercial and industrial properties across the 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒚–𝑾𝒐𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒂 region.

✅ Mowing & whipper snipping
✅ Pruning & tidy‑ups
✅ W**d & pest control
✅ Decluttering
✅ Rubbish removal

Get a free quote today!
📞 0488 933 377
📧 justlawnmowing@connextions.org.au

30/01/2026

Have your say on new framework planning for the NDIS 📣

We’re making National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) planning fairer, more transparent, sustainable and person-centred.

Right now, we’re working to develop rules for how new framework planning will work. This will set out the process for creating NDIS plans.

We want to hear from NDIS participants and the disability community to make sure we get the rules right.

🗓️ Consultation closes 11:59 pm AEDT, 6 March 2026.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

29/01/2026

🚌 Need a ride in 𝙒𝙤𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖, 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙤𝙣 or 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨? We've got you covered!🚐

In Wodonga, Connie the ConneXtions minibus can accommodate up to two wheelchairs or up to six passengers.

Our minivan in Shepparton is available for individuals or for groups of up to three people — whether it’s for an appointment, a social outing, or just getting out into the community.

✅ Door-to-door transport
✅ For people with disability and older adults
✅ Open to both ConneXtions clients and non-clients
✅ Promoting independence and community access

📬 Message us on Facebook

27/01/2026

Here's a great online series for anyone making decisions for the people they support.

This series is aimed at anyone who supports people with intellectual disability to make decisions.

23/01/2026

📣 Parliament is running an Inquiry into the administration of the NDIS, and they want to hear from you.

The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is asking for submissions on how the Scheme is run, including how the NDIA operates, how claims are handled, the performance of the NDIS Commission and more. Submissions close 30 January 2026.

Your lived experience matters, your voice counts, and this is a chance to push for fairness, reasonable and necessary support, and choice and control.

📨 You can make a submission, share your story, or raise issues you see every day.
👉 Add your voice today: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Public_Accounts_and_Audit/Inquiry_into_the_administration_of_the_National_Disability_Insurance_Scheme

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22/01/2026

✨𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄✨

Ken Dube has joined our 𝑾𝒐𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒂 office as Chief Financial Officer.

Ken has more than 20 years of experience in the public and private accounting sectors, mainly in building/construction and not-for- profit industries.

Ken has completed a Bachelor of Accounting and is a member of the FCPA. He is passionate about ensuring the most vulnerable members of society can live positive and fulfilling lives.

"I'm excited about being a key team member within a business that supplies my community with important social services," he said.

Outside of work, Ken enjoys family life with his wife and three young children, the gym, cricket and coaching his son’s junior basketball, football and cricket teams.

Please join us in welcoming Ken to the team 👏

20/01/2026

At ConneXtions, we're committed to working with you so you receive the best possible support.

Everyone who uses our services has important rights — and responsibilities — to help create a safe, respectful and empowering environment for all.

You have the right to:
✨ Be treated with respect, dignity and honesty
✨ Receive services that suit your needs, age, lifestyle and culture
✨ Have your personal information protected
✨ Speak out and make your own choices
✨ Access the information you need to make informed decisions
✨ Have support from an advocate or support person
✨ Use our services in a safe and comfortable environment
✨ Complain if something isn’t right

Your rights matter. We’re here to listen and support you every step of the way.

16/01/2026

🏠 𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 - 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒑𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒐𝒏 🏠

Are you in need of a break? We have spots available at our new respite house in Shepparton.

The service includes:
✅ Short-term;
✅ Medium-term; and,
✅ Emergency accommodation.

🚶 Adults or children
💲 NDIS rates apply

Message to book or for further information.

13/01/2026

At ConneXtions, we believe everyone deserves the good things in life ✨

As a not-for-profit disability organisation, we embrace a community development and community inclusion approach in everything we do.

Our aim is to support people with disability to live the life they choose, and to be valued for who they are.

Our values shape every step:
✅ Inclusion and belonging
✅ Informed choice, control and courage
✅ People leading and living with purpose
✅ Creative thinking and disruptive innovation
✅ People as the experts and leaders of their own lives
✅ Partnering for sustainability
✅ Ongoing learning and reflection

Together, we’re building a community where people with disability are supported, respected, and celebrated — not just for what they need, but for who they are and the futures they choose.