Understanding SIL Pricing Dynamics: Why Status Quo will Persist
As the disability sector continues advocating for SIL price increases, it’s worth examining the economic and political dynamics that shape pricing decisions. This analysis explores what policymakers likely observe in the data, the constraints they face, and why the path to price increases may be steeper than many anticipate.
Kafkaesque: The Moral Hazard at the Heart of SIL
Kafkaesque: The Moral Hazard at the Heart of SIL Dean Bowman November 18, 2025 Supported Independent Living The Federal Court’s $2 million penalty against Lifestyle Solutions is a stark document. It details 18 incidents of violence over two years at a single group home in Woongarrah, NSW. For providers, it reads like a cautionary tale. But for those […]
The Top 10 NDIS Providers in 2024: Difficulty at scale and lessons for the sector
There’s a persistent rumour in the disability sector that the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is slowly corralling services into just a handful of mega-providers. But does that theory hold water? Our look at the top 10 attendant care non-profits suggests it might not. Despite commanding over billions in combined revenue, these organisations still occupy a surprisingly small slice of total NDIS payments and the same difficult operating environment, albeit at substantial scale.
Recent Federal Court Rulings on NDIS Payment Reviews
Two recent Federal Court decisions have shed new light on how the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) handles payment reviews for NDIS service providers. While no doubt many of you have heard of “periodic payment reviews”, these cases provide some crucial insight into how they function. If you operate in this space—especially on thin margins—understanding these rulings may be critical to protecting your organisation’s cashflow and ensuring regulatory compliance.
