It is two years since the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) went into the full roll-out phase and there are now more than 160,000 Australians with a disability receiving services. Many psychologists, along with other health professionals, are still trying to work out...

Published Jul 2019

Reflections from neuropsychology When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was launched in 2013 it provided a ray of hope for people with a disability and those working in the disability sector. The scheme enables individualised support for those with permanent d...

Published Nov 2018

Ki Cooper, 42, has a rare genetic condition that gives her an intellectual disability and forces her to be in a wheelchair. For most of Ki’s life, her mother Deborah Cooper provided care without government assistance as doctors couldn’t provide a formal diagnosis. It was on...

Published Apr 2023

Dr Jessica Paynter, PhD (Clinical Psychology), FAPS is an Associate Professor in the School of Applied Psychology at Griffith University and an inaugural member of the APS NDIS Working Group. The APS would like to take this opportunity to announce the appointment of Dr Paynter...

Last reviewed Oct 2025

NDIS pricing changes from 1 July At a glance New national rate for psychology services set at $232.99/hour: replacing jurisdiction-based pricing.  ↑ $10 for NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT  ↓ $11.23 for WA, SA, TAS, NT  Remote area load...

Last reviewed Jun 2025

Peak body for psychology the Australian Psychological Society (APS) is urging all governments to work with psychologists, lived experience groups and parents of children with psychosocial or developmental disability following announced NDIS reforms.   The Independent NDIS R...

Published Dec 2023

Continuing our long-standing NDIS advocacy for psychologists and the Australian community, we recently attended a roundtable meeting in Canberra with Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and representatives from across ...

Last reviewed Sep 2025

This article is featured in The Guardian and is republished with permission.  A little over a year ago, Bonnie’s hair started falling out. The then 30-year-old went to see a dermatologist, who asked if something stressful had happened in her life recently. Bonnie knew insta...

Last reviewed Feb 2026

The NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee is reviewing a range of supports to make sure they are safe, suitable and cost-effective for people with disability. The committee is seeking input from providers (including psychologists) as well as the broader disability community, to hel...

Last reviewed Mar 2026

Psychology and the NDIS: How psychologists support people with disability and their families Psychologists provide support to help people with disability to enhance their capacity and functioning. A psychologist can also provide help for participants and their family member...

Last reviewed Nov 2024