NDIS Reform Timeline 2026-2030: A Support Coordination Roadmap
The full NDIS reform timeline for support coordination: commissioning, registration, the 90-day claim window and what to do each year to 2030.
The reform timeline at a glance
The biggest change: commissioned support coordination from 2028
Plan management goes first — and it is your preview
Mandatory registration: what is paused, what is still coming
Provider enrolment is not the same as registration
The 90-day claim window — the change that bites first
New-framework planning and needs assessment
Conflict-of-interest scrutiny is happening now
The frozen-price reality behind the timeline
Your roadmap: what to do each year
Frequently asked questions
When does support coordination become a commissioned service?
From 1 July 2028, the open market for support coordination is replaced by a commissioned panel, meaning providers must be selected to deliver it. Design consultation runs in the second half of 2026, so the selection rules are being written now. Confirm the date against health.gov.au/securingtheNDIS as it depends on the Bill's passage.
Do standard support coordinators have to register now?
No. Mandatory registration for standard support coordination (group 0106) was paused in December 2025 with no new date, and future requirements are expected to align to the 2028 commissioned model. Specialist support coordination (group 0132) is different — registration there remains mandatory.
What is the 90-day claim window and when does it start?
From 1 December 2026, you have 90 days from the date of service to submit a claim, down from two years. Miss the window and the claim is forfeited, so quarterly catch-up billing becomes a real financial risk. Move to at least monthly claiming before the change takes effect.
Is provider enrolment the same as registration?
No. Enrolment, starting 1 July 2027 for in-scope providers, is a lighter identity and oversight step, while registration is a heavier audited process against the NDIS Practice Standards. You may have an enrolment obligation even where full registration is paused or not required.
Have support coordination prices gone up in the reforms?
No. Support coordination price limits are frozen for a seventh consecutive year. As at the 2026-27 PAPL the indicative limits are around $80.06 (Level 1), $100.14 (Level 2) and $190.54 (Level 3) per hour — verify against the current PAPL, and remember these are billing limits, not wages.