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Reducing the use of Restrictive Practices

A Behaviour Support Plan only works if every support worker applies it the same way. That consistency comes from training, not paperwork. Our latest article looks at how Positive Behaviour Support helps your team recognise distress early, de-escalate with confidence, and reduce the use of restrictive practices over time, all while meeting your obligations under the NDIS Practice Standards.

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Disability Support
NDIS
NDIS new framework planning and I-CAN v6: provider guide

NDIS new framework planning is the biggest change to how plans are built since the scheme began, replacing participant-supplied reports with a structured needs assessment based on the I-CAN v6 tool. This guide covers how the assessment works, who carries it out, how budgets will be set, and what providers need to do to prepare.

etrainu
NDIS
Disability Support
NDIS community participation funding cuts 2026

From 1 October 2026, the NDIS is cutting social and community participation budgets by around 50%, phased in over about 12 months as plans renew. Critical care and daily living supports are protected. This guide covers what is changing, why, the concerns raised, and how providers can prepare.

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NDIS
Disability Support
Coercive control in disability support

Coercive control often hides in everyday care. Learn the forms it takes, what NSW law covers, and how a free course helps support workers respond safely.

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Disability Support
Mandatory registration is here: what SIL and platform providers

From 1 July 2026, SIL and platform providers must register with the NDIS Commission. What's required, who's in scope, and the steps to get registered.

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Disability Support
NDIS
NDIS provider registration 2027: why the time to prepare is now

From 1 July 2027, mandatory NDIS registration widens to providers of higher-risk supports, with a final deadline of December 2030. This guide covers what's changing, who it affects, and the steps to build your registration roadmap before the rush.

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Disability Support
NDIS
NDIS audit readiness in 2026: documentation, certification and workforce training

NDIS audit readiness matters more in 2026 as reform raises the evidence bar. This guide covers what's changing, including expanded mandatory registration from 1 July, the difference between certification and verification audits, the records and training you need to keep current, and how to use training data to make audit prep simple.

etrainu
Disability Support
NDIS
NDIS Core Module: what auditors check

The NDIS Core Module has four parts every registered provider is audited against. This guide explains what each asks for, the etrainu courses that map to it, and how to evidence coverage across your workforce, so proving it at audit is as simple as pulling a report.

etrainu
Disability Support
NDIS
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Online Training for Disability Support Workers

Disability Essentials is an NDIS-mapped online training library covering everything disability support workers need. From workplace fundamentals to positive behaviour support, it's a training library for new starters and experienced staff alike.

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Disability Support
NDIS

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