Priority Plan Management

23/10/2026

While we watch on and follow the Special Olympics Australia 2026, it's time for a history lesson! 📚

Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special Olympics in 1968 with a powerful belief: that people with intellectual disabilities deserve the same opportunities and experiences as everyone else, and that they are capable of achieving far more than society might expect.

At the very first Special Olympics Games in Chicago, she spoke about the incredible potential of athletes with intellectual disabilities, highlighting how sport can help people grow, build confidence and reach their potential.

Her vision was for Special Olympics to give people with disabilities everywhere “the chance to play, the chance to compete and the chance to grow.”
Today, that vision continues to inspire athletes around the world, celebrating ability, determination and inclusion through the power of sport. 💜

The Special Olympics have a fantastic article about Camp Shriver, and many more on the history of the Special Olympics.
https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/camp-shrive

When people speak of the origin of Special Olympics, they look no further than the first Camp Shriver—founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in the early 1960s. They talk of one woman's dream that started in her own backyard. They speak of her vision: how through sports, the lives of people with…

22/10/2026

This Invisible Disabilities Week, let’s remember to approach others with kindness, patience and an open mind. You never know what someone might be experiencing, and a little compassion can go a long way.

It’s Invisible Disabilities Week (19–25 October)! 🌻💛

It’s estimated that around 80% of disabilities are non-visible. These can include neurological, cognitive, sensory, mental health and chronic conditions that aren’t always immediately apparent.

Not all disabilities are visible, but a little understanding and kindness can go a long way in helping everyone feel seen, understood and supported.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower helps people with non-visible disabilities discreetly indicate that they may need additional support, understanding or patience. 🌻

Learn more about the Sunflower 👉 https://shorturl.at/9uyZQ

19/10/2026

🎉 The opening ceremony is almost upon us! Be sure to tune in to the official live broadcasts to watch the Special Olympics Australia Opening Ceremony!

Priority Plan Management is proud to have contributed to the 2026 Special Olympics National Games through a donation to support the Games, as well as purchasing virtual torches as part of the Virtual Torch Campaign.

It’s fantastic to see that more than 1,000 virtual torches have been purchased, with so many people coming together to support this incredible event.

It's almost time to cheer on our fellow Australians as they take to the national stage. We’re excited to celebrate inclusion, determination and the incredible achievements of every athlete! 🏅

It’s almost time! 🥳

The 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games Opening Ceremony at Margaret Court Arena kicks off at 3pm AEDT.

Can’t be there in person? Watch it live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJl_WDqW2bA

14/10/2026

Priority Plan Management are proudly supporting Special Olympics Australia and are running with our Official Virtual Torch!

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics Australia! By purchasing and supporting the Virtual Torch, you can help light the way for inclusion across Australia and inspire the next 50 years of achievement!

https://include.specialolympics.com.au/virtual-torch

02/10/2026

The 50% reduction for social, economic and community participation and the 10% for improved daily living skills were made official yesterday, 01/10/2026.

Team DSC have posted this very helpful breakdown and link to their article about the Support Determinations that began yesterday 01/10/2026.

As always, it is best to stay as informed as possible so the changes when they do happen are met with understanding rather than surprise.

30/09/2026

🔔It's Monthly Statement Time!🔔

On the 1st of each month, we send out the monthly statement which recaps how you spent your plan funds of the month just ended. This recap helps understand your services and their costs and helps prevent over-spending.

If you have any questions about the contents, please reach out to our friendly team or reach out to your Support Coordinator or nominated representative with us, who would have received one too.

30/09/2026

The recent changes to Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports under the NDIA come into effect tomorrow, 1 October 2026.

SIL providers who are not currently registered with the NDIA must have commenced their registration process by the end of today (30/09/26).

From 1 October 2026, SIL providers who are not registered and have not commenced the registration process will no longer be able to deliver or claim SIL supports from NDIS participant plans.

If you are a participant receiving SIL Supports in your NDIS plan, check with your provider to ensure they've done their duty and are OK to continue.

🚨The SIL registration deadline is 30 September.

If you’re an unregistered provider and want to continue providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) under the NDIS, apply for registration now.

Once you’ve applied, you can continue providing SIL while your application is being processed.

If you do not intend to register, notify the NDIS Commission as soon as possible. You must stop providing SIL and support affected participants to transition to an appropriately registered provider.

Haven’t applied yet? Find out what you need to do: https://bit.ly/4xANSYU

28/09/2026

There are a number of changes beginning to come into effect, so staying informed can help you understand what to expect and make sure you’re prepared for any changes that may affect you.

From 1 October 2026, some NDIS support budgets will be changed.

These changes will affect budgets for:
🔹 social, economic and community participation supports
🔹 improved daily living skills supports.

These changes will be introduced over 12 months. They will be applied as plans are created or reassessed from 1 October 2026 or renewed from 1 February 2027.

Participants will be notified ahead of their plan reassessment or renewal. Participants can continue using their current plan and supports until their plan is reassessed or renewed. If you have high support needs, you might be able to ask us to vary your plan.

For more information, including accessible resources such as Easy Read information and Auslan videos, check the comments below. 👇

11/09/2026

The NDIS frequently run online webinars addressing and informing the public about recent legislation changes or general NDIS updates.

Next week on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of September, the NDIA are hosting two webinars to provide detailed information about changes introduced through the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.

These webinars are free to attend, but do require signing up. They are a great opportunity to hear it direct from the NDIS what the changes are and what they mean. Keeping yourself informed is the best way to understand what these changes could mean for you and your NDIS journey.

Topics may include:
✔️Changes to plan reassessments
✔️Support determinations
✔️How decisions may be made under the updated legislation
✔️What participants need to know when using their plan
✔️Where to access information, guidance and support.

Information on the webinars and more upcoming NDIS-hosted events can be found below: https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/events

10/09/2026