Inconsistent communication, processes and implementation of the Scheme. This often results in Participants with the least knowledge or ability to communicate about the NDIS receiving insufficient funding or funding cuts.

There is a lot of fear and critical opinions of the NDIS which detract from the success of the scheme. As a result, Parents and Carers may be afraid to utilise the choice and control deliberately set up to help Participants.

Like all major government functions, design and implementation is complex. We are priviledged to have the NDIS. This is not an excuse and in time and with appropriate proactive engagement, Asista believes that there will be a net improvement to the NDIS once the changes are implemented.

Yes! Asista customises support and training to help Parents and Carers apply for the most appropriate funding. This support is into the detail of which codes should be requested and how they can be applied within the NDIS guidelines.

Funding increases achieved in Plan Reviews and Change of Circumstances range from 76%-300%

In many cases, yes. However, many clients prefer to pay out of pocket and quickly learn how they are better off financially as a result of sessions with Asista. 

Why is this? Reach out to Jen and find out!

Parents, Carers and Participants are understandably concerned about the announced changes to the NDIS. This page aims to share how Asista can help:

~ We help clients prepare the evidence required to meet NDIS documentation expectations by augmenting the work of Allied Health and Medical Professionals.

~ Clients receive support to reduce the stress and confusion associated with gathering this documentation.

~ Templates focused on Functional Capacity and Day-to-Day challenges accepted by the NDIS are prepared together, with an agreed amount of Asista involvement, to minimise confusion and rework.

~ Clients are well prepared for communication, discussions and decisions with the NDIS.

~ Changes to the assessments and planning process have not yet been designed. Asista is hoping to be a part of this planning process as the NDIS consultation expands beyond Participants.

Focus on funding requirements and implementation of Supports utilising existing funding will result in the best outcome.

Please, reach out to see if Asista can help.

The folloiwng is from a Facebook group. Asista approaches align to document functional capacity.

"The 2026 Budget and recent NDIS reforms should be a wake-up call for participants, families, therapists, and providers.

The biggest thing people need to understand is this:

The NDIS is moving harder toward evidence, legislation, and Section 34 “reasonable and necessary” criteria. That means reports now matter more than ever.

• A lot of people still think if you’ve had supports before, you automatically keep them. That is no longer a safe assumption.

• Every support recommendation should clearly explain:

• the functional impairment

• why the support is necessary

• why it is beyond ordinary parental responsibility or mainstream supports

• how it relates directly to the participant’s permanent disability

• why it provides value for money and improves outcomes

If reports don’t properly justify supports against Section 34, people are going to start losing funding during reviews. That’s not fearmongering — that’s literally the direction the government has publicly stated it is moving toward.

This is also why Functional Capacity Assessments are becoming so important. They are supposed to bring together all the evidence from psychology, OT, behaviour support, medical specialists, schools, carers, etc, and clearly link recommendations back to legislation.

And honestly, even though this will be horrible news for some people, I think participants with profound, severe, lifelong disabilities may actually end up better off in the long run.

Why?

Because the original purpose of the NDIS was to support people with substantial and permanent functional impairment. When funding gets spread too broadly without strong evidence or legislative justification, the whole system becomes unstable and participants with the highest support needs are the ones who suffer most.

This should not become “disabled people vs disabled people.” That helps nobody.

There is a massive difference between:

• temporary support needs

• mild functional impacts

• psychosocial or mainstream system gaps

AND

• people who require lifelong supervision

• intensive behavioural support

• complex care

• communication assistance

• 24/7 support

That distinction is uncomfortable, but it is also part of how the legislation was written.

People should absolutely be able to debate this respectfully without being attacked. The discussion isn’t about who is “worthy” as a person. It’s about whether supports meet the legal threshold of permanent and substantial disability under the NDIS framework.

The 2026 Budget and recent NDIS reforms should be a wake-up call for participants, families, therapists, and providers."

We pride ourselves in being Trauma and Psychosocial informed, LGBTQIA+, neuroaffiriming, all family structures and more. We support clients caring for others with no diagnosis or with diagnosis such as Autism, ADHD, Psychosocial (many terms), Aspegers (no longer exists, but some still use the term) and more.

This results in fit-for-purpose support customised to the family. 

Our client base includes mums, dads, aunts, grandparents, divorces, domestic violence relationships, happy and unhappy couples and more.

The Participant is the person the Parent or Carer is supporting. It is also the term used by the NDIS referring to the person with a disability.

Asista is proud of providing the support you want and not pushing services. However, since you clearly have an interest, please know that ideal sessions are as follows:

~ Initial set of two sessions, each lasting 1-1.5 hours

~ Follow up sessions every 3-5 weeks

Yes and the volume of sessions required may vary on a case by case basis. Often, more sessions are needed to identify the most appropriate supports. This is because there are years (sometimes decades!) of "unsuccessful" attempts to support the Participant. These needs to be adequately considered in light of current and changing support options as well as Participant evolving needs and concurrent supports.

Why is unsuccessful in quotes? Please contact Jen to explain.

It varies. The Parents and Carer supported by Asista look after Participants of varying ages. The youngest Participant is five years old. The eldest Participant is in their 40s. Many of the Parents and Carers supported by Asista have multiple children.

No. Most clients are self-funded and recognise the need for help. They quickly recognise their money and time savings as well as stress relief from receiving support. Most also gain knowledge of financial and non financial benefits (government, commuity and more) from Asista.

Yes, Asista provides support and training to the Parents and Carers that ultimately helps siblings. Asista also connects you to the many resources that are available.

A key purpose of Asista is human connection. Meaningful outcomes are increased exponentially with human interaction. While AI and search engines help, a human conversation is more likely rule a possible solution or action in or out. 

Sometimes success is confirmation that a decision to rule a solution or action out was correct.

Parents and carers are often burned out from the effort required to provide support. Communication and collaboration with Asista helps reduce overall effort.

No, and we are asked that a lot. We don't book appointments nor reduce your administration effort as done by Support Coordinators. Also, we don't charge for phone calls <15 minutes and we are clear when charging starts and finishes.

Rather, we provide support and training that makes Support Coordination more efficient. 

Book time with Jen, call on 0468719033 or email on asista.jen@gmail.com

The volume of Providers and options is often overwhelming. Asista supports you to decide what matters most.

Asista has noticed that support provided is often specific to the reason the support was sought (e.g. Speech Therapists can only recommend Speech Therapy Supports). For that reason, letters do not always adequately document NDIS funding requirements.

However, some Allied Health Professionals can recommend Supports outside of their area of specialty. Asista can help you nagivate this, provide example wording and more.

It's never too late. Reach out, let's make a plan together.

While this is a tricky situation, every challenge has many solutions. Please reach out, let's make a plan together.

Google or Allied Health Professionals will provide the best explanation. Here is a link to a google search to get started.

Yes and no. Asista provides support and training to help Parents and Carers determine the most appropriate Supports for their Participant. All Participants supported by Asista clients are impacted by Executive Functioning challenges. The support provided to Parents and Carers should ultimately help, though there may not be a direct and obvious correlation.

Yes and no. Asista provides support and training to help Parents and Carers determine the most appropriate Supports for their Participant.The support provided to Parents and Carers should ultimately help, though there may not be a direct and obvious correlation.

Asista provides some Parent and Carer support for Participants with suicidal ideation. Generally this involves connecting with relevant services, supporting report preparation and NDIS documentation. Others are far better trained to help with the specific challenges. 

Asista has noticed that support provided is often specific to the reason the support was sought. For that reason, support for Parents and Carers of Participants with suicidal ideation does not adequately document NDIS applications nor supports needed.

Asista shares practical understanding of stimming and ways to proactively support the Participant. Referrals to appropriately skilled Professionals to work with the Participant are essential.

Asista is familiar with a myriad of Providers to connect you with in Australia and around the world.

Yes and no. Asista helps clients understand the nuances and considerations, where funding is adequate or inadequate.

Asista helps navigate family dynamics and varying perspectives that impact Participant progress towards their goals.

Yes and no. Asista helps clients understand the nuances and considerations, what signatures and approvals are required. 

Asista helps navigate parenting, co parenting or lack of parental support impacting participant progress towards their goals.

Asista would like to help you sift through the NDIS information and documentation requirements. Please reach out! 

Asista would like to help you sift through the many options, their fee structures, charging models and how to ensure the Participant you care for has appropriate NDIS funding. 

Day programs may suit during term breaks if not all year long.

Please reach out! 

Yes, Asista can help connect you. 

Self Managed NDIS Plans may be able to pay for Asista service.

Plan Managed NDIS Plans may be able to pay for Asista service. There could be a gap payment.

NDIA Managed NDIS Plans are unlikely to be able to pay for Asista service.  

Please contact Jen to discuss. This topic is part of our free 15-minute conversation.