Timeline for changes

From 9 February 2026

  • People who are new to disability support services are assessed using the new system.

From April 2026

  • If you are already using flexible funding, you will be allocated a budget. This will be informed by how much flexible funding you have used in the past.
  • Purchasing guidelines, including the March 2024 changes, will be removed.
  • DSS will work with NASCs, EGL sites and Hosts to introduce changes.