The Horizons blog · Brisbane

Practical NDIS guidance for Brisbane families

Plain-English advice on support work, independent living and getting the most from an NDIS plan, written by the team who do this every day across Brisbane.

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9 July 20267 min read

NDIS Funded Supports: What Is Covered and What Is Not

NDIS funded supports: what plan funding may cover, the four budget types, and what to check before spending.

22 June 20263 min read

NDIS Core Supports: What They Cover

NDIS core supports can include daily life, consumables and community participation. A plain-English guide for self-managed and plan-managed families.

15 June 20263 min read

How to Help Your Loved One Make Friends Safely

Helping someone with disability build safe, meaningful friendships takes the right approach and support. Horizons Support Network shares practical guidance for families.

8 June 20266 min read

Carer Burnout: Warning Signs, Respite and Support

Recognise signs of carer stress, understand current NDIS Short Term Respite guidance, and find practical, wellbeing and crisis support in Australia.

1 June 20267 min read

NDIS Employment Supports in 2026: Supported and Open Employment

A current guide to supported and open employment, Inclusive Employment Australia, employer responsibilities, and disability-related NDIS employment supports.

25 May 20265 min read

NDIS Support Coordinator in 2026: Current Rules

Understand what an NDIS Support Coordinator does in 2026, why mandatory registration is paused and how to read proposed 2028 reforms.

18 May 20267 min read

NDIS Participant Rights in 2026: 5 Processes and Protections

Five current NDIS processes and protections: decision reviews, plan variations, replacement supports, service timeframes and provider complaints.

11 May 20266 min read

Accessible Brisbane Outings While NDIS Changes Are Still Proposed

Three verified Brisbane outing options, plus a plain-English explanation of the proposed October 2026 social and community participation budget reset.

4 May 20266 min read

NDIS Plan Management vs Self-Management in 2026

Compare NDIS self-management and plan management using current guidance on payments, records, provider choice and proposed 2027 reforms.

27 April 20266 min read

NDIS Proposals and Young People’s Independence: What Is Confirmed

A plain-English guide to the 2026 NDIS Bill, proposed budget resets and planned framework changes, including what is not yet law.

20 April 20267 min read

Why the NDIS Is Under Pressure: Demand and Design Explained

A fact-checked guide to NDIS participant growth, costs and system-design pressure, including what changed in 2024 and what remains proposed in 2026.

13 April 20266 min read

NDIS registration in 2026: 1 October is SIL, not Horizons

SIL providers must be registered or apply by 1 October 2026. That rule is SIL, not Horizons. Personal care is not a must-register class yet.

6 April 20265 min read

Thriving Kids and the NDIS: What Families Know in 2026

What is confirmed about Thriving Kids, the planned 2026 to 2028 rollout, future NDIS access changes and the details families are still waiting for.

31 March 20267 min read

How to Apply for the NDIS in 2026: A Clear Step-by-Step Guide

A current step-by-step guide to starting an NDIS application, gathering supporting evidence, using the optional access request form and reviewing a decision.

24 March 20266 min read

NDIS Plan Reassessment Checklist That Helps

A practical NDIS plan reassessment checklist for gathering relevant information, progress notes and reports without treating any document as a guarantee.

17 March 20266 min read

Community Participation Goals for Psychosocial Disability

Practical NDIS community participation goals for adults with psychosocial disability, plus simple steps to build confidence and reduce isolation.

10 March 20266 min read

NDIS Household Tasks in Brisbane: What Daily Life May Cover

NDIS household tasks in Brisbane may be funded under Assistance with Daily Life when they are reasonable and necessary and in the plan.

3 March 20264 min read

Cooking Skills and Meal Preparation with NDIS Support

Discover how NDIS support helps participants build cooking skills and meal preparation independence. Learn about capacity building, meal planning assistance, and nutrition support.

23 February 20264 min read

NDIS Travel Training: Your Guide to Independent Transport

What would it mean for you to hop on a bus and visit a friend without needing someone to drive you? For many NDIS participants, transport independence represents freedom, confidence, and the ability to fully participate in community life. Yet navigating public transport can feel overwhelming when yo