Free Guide - 2026 NDIS Registration Changes

Clear information to help you understand the changes - and stay in control

Since 1 July 2026, big changes have been rolling out across the NDIS. If your supports are delivered by an unregistered provider or independent support workers, those arrangements may no longer be able to continue.

This free guide explains what is changing, what it means for you, and the steps you can take now.

What's Inside

✓ What's changing - and the timeline you need to know
✓ What it means for participants - and for support workers
✓ Your options compared: wait, do nothing, or move to a registered provider
✓ Why a fully registered provider gives you certainty and continuity
✓ Answers including whether you can keep your current supports
✓ A simple next-steps checklist to action now

Who Should Use It

This guide is perfect for:

👉🏼 An NDIS participant with SIL or supports from an unregistered provider
👉🏼 Parents helping loved ones to secure their supports
👉🏼 Support coordinators advising participants on their options
👉🏼 Support workers or small providers weighing up registration

Why It Matters

Acting early puts you in control. Doing nothing risks disruption to the supports you rely on every day - and for workers, your income and career.

The good news: you have options, and a confident plan made now means your supports continue, secure and uninterrupted. This guide helps you take the next step with clarity.

What's changing, in brief

Since 1 July 2026, NDIS provider registration has become mandatory for Supported Independent Living (SIL). If your SIL supports are currently delivered by an unregistered provider or independent support workers, that arrangement can no longer continue as of 1 October 2026. From 2027, registration requirements expand further: the Government has said more than 90% of all NDIS services will eventually require a registered provider.

These changes are designed to strengthen safety and oversight across the Scheme. The SIL deadline has now arrived, and more services follow from 2027. The sooner you understand where you stand, the more options you have.

Who this affects

If you’re a participant: if your SIL supports come from an unregistered provider or independent support workers, that arrangement can no longer continue from 1 October 2026. Without a plan in place, you risk disruption to the supports you rely on every day.

If you’re a support worker: if you’re unregistered – or you work for a provider that isn’t – you can no longer deliver SIL services after 1 October 2026, and from 2027 most other NDIS work may be affected too. For many workers, this is a question about income and career, not just paperwork.

This is a change you can get ahead of. Our free guide walks through your options and what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

What does mandatory NDIS provider registration mean?

From 1 July 2026, providers delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL) have been required to be registered with the NDIS Commission, or be able to show they’ve started the registration process. It’s part of a broader move to strengthen safety and quality oversight across the Scheme.

When do I need to move to a registered provider?

Unregistered providers and independent support workers cannot continue delivering SIL services after 1 October 2026. If that applies to your current supports, the deadline has passed, so it’s important to talk to a registered provider straight away.

What happens if my provider wasn't registered by 1 October 2026?

Their SIL services must stop. If you don’t have a registered provider in place, contact us now. We can help you move quickly and keep your supports going.

Does this affect all NDIS supports, or just SIL?

SIL was first, from 1 July 2026. From 2027, registration requirements are expected to expand to most higher-risk services, including in-home supports – the Government has flagged that over 90% of NDIS services will eventually require a registered provider.

Will my support workers stay the same if I switch providers?

In many cases, yes. Switching to a registered provider doesn’t have to mean losing the people you know – some registered providers, including My Supports, can employ your existing support workers so your day-to-day supports continue with familiar faces.

Not sure where you stand? Contact our team and we can talk through your options.

Our free guide, The 2026 NDIS Registration Changes: Your Guide to Securing Your Supports, walks you through:

✓ A side-by-side comparison of your options - wait, do nothing, or move to a registered provider
✓ A simple, practical next-steps checklist
✓ Answers to the questions participants, families and support workers ask us most

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2026 NDIS Registration Changes Guide