NDIS news, June 2020: a historical pricing and access snapshot
Weekly Wrap (12/06): NDIS news, Google Places & more
By Tristram Peters · Originally published 12 June 2020
Original article and dated context
Tristram Peters is a writer, editor, and disability advocate with a keen passion for sport. He recently represented Australia at the powerchair football world cup and sits on the sport’s executive board for the Asia Pacific Oceania zone. Most importantly, he’s part of the Clicka-family!
Each week, we’ll bring you a wrap of the latest news in disability, including NDIS updates, game-changing innovations and events. Here are the big-ticket items for this week!
Update on NDIS coronavirus response
From 1 July, the NDIS will end some of the changes it introduced during the coronavirus pandemic. So, what does and doesn’t this include?
[Clickability update, October 2026:
Use the current NDIS pricing arrangements for the support date and item. The temporary 2020 loading described below is not a current price rule.
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Price loading
The NDIS had put a 10 per cent ‘loading’ on some of your supports during the coronavirus pandemic. From 1 July, this is gone. You’ll spend less on supports.
[Clickability update, October 2026:
Current cancellation conditions depend on the support item and applicable pricing rules, as well as the agreement. The historical ten-day comparison is not today’s universal notice period.
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Cancellation period
If you wanted to cancel supports during the coronavirus pandemic, you had to give your provider 10 days notice. From 1 July, you can give less notice. Check your service agreement for the amount of time needed.
[Clickability update, October 2026:
Historical temporary device arrangements are not general purchase approval. Check the current replacement-support pathway and obtain any required approval before buying.
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Participant support
To help with social distancing, you were able to do planning meetings online, extend your plan for up to 24 months, and buy low-cost AT items like iPads to continue supports. This will continue for the time being.
To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google has added a new accessibility feature: Accessible Features.
By turning on the feature, you will be able to see wheelchair accessibility information displayed in Google Maps. This includes accessible seating, restrooms, and parking.
Simply update your app to the latest version, select ‘Accessibility’ and turn on ‘Accessible Places’. You can even contribute info!
Groundhog Night
Credit: Sydney Film Festival
If you’re looking for a film to watch this week, make it Groundhog Night!
Written by a dear friend of Clicka, Emily Dash, Groundhog Night is an insightful comedy exploring family and disability. Book your tickets via the link below and stream it into your own home!
You’ll thank us later.
Clickability editorial update: October 2026
Check the details that affect your next booking
Ask the provider to identify the support item, agreed rate and cancellation conditions before booking. Keep the written answer with your agreement. For a venue, check the entrance, toilet and route you actually need; a map marker is a starting point rather than a complete access assessment.
Google’s accessibility guidance explains its available tools. Contact the venue about any details that determine whether your visit will work. The film invitation below belongs to its original release period.
Questions readers ask
Can I use the prices and notice periods in this wrap?
Use the current arrangements and your applicable agreement, not the 2020 announcement. Official guidance
Find a provider and clarify the booking terms
Compare reviewed and rated providers through Clickability, then ask about rates, availability and the access details that matter to you.
