New NDIS needs assessments will use technology to simplify process but advocacy groups hesitant about change

According to a report by The Guardian… Under the new model participants will be interviewed for up to three hours and will no longer need to provide supporting documentsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new method to assess the needs of NDIS participants will be introduced mid-2026 in a federal government bid to simplify the lengthy and often expensive process.The new assessment model will mean participants have a structured interview with an in-house assessor from the National Disability Insurance Agency to determine their supports and budgeted plans. Continue reading… complete report is on below link. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/25/new-ndis-assessments-using-technology-simplify-process-advocacy-groups-hesitant-about-change