From 1 February 2026
People who are new to disability support services are assessed using the new system.
Reassessments will be paused until October 2026, unless urgent.
From 1 April 2026
People who already use flexible funding through a NASC will be allocated a budget. This will be informed by how much flexible funding they have used in the past.
Purchasing guidelines, including the March 2024 changes, will be removed.
DSS will work with NASCs and Hosts to introduce changes.
From 1 October 2026
Regular reassessments, including the development of personal plans, gets underway.