The Bill proposes overhauls that are expected to see about 160,000 people lose access to the NDIS from January 2028. Image: Benjamin Crone/stock.adobe.com. Audiology Australia (AudA) and Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) are concerned about the passing of the reform Bill for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)....
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Discussion
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No actionable clinical change now, but Australian audiologists who serve NDIS-funded clients should monitor eligibility changes ahead of January 2028, as a significant portion of their patient caseload may lose funding access.
A projected loss of 160,000 NDIS participants could substantially reduce publicly funded audiology service demand in Australia, reshaping clinic revenue and patient access at scale.
- 01Audiology Australia (AudA) and Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) have formally opposed the NDIS Reform Bill.
- 02The bill has passed and is projected to remove ~160,000 people from NDIS eligibility from January 2028.
- 03The reform could significantly reduce the pool of NDIS-funded audiology clients across Australia.
- 04Both professional bodies have raised concerns about the impact on disability support access for vulnerable populations.
- 05Clinics with high NDIS caseloads should begin scenario planning for potential revenue and referral impacts.
The NDIS Reform Bill is projected to remove approximately 160,000 people from NDIS access from January 2028.
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