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Providing mobile PBS and Functional Behaviour Assessments to families across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia. While we support participants across multiple states, we are currently offering priority mobile capacity in Melbourne’s Western suburbs, including Melton, Werribee, and the Wyndham corridor.
Confused by the NDIS "New Framework Planning" rollout for 2026? From flexible budgets to new assessment tools, the landscape for Melbourne families is changing. Discover the 3 key ways you can prepare your evidence base now to protect your funding and ensure your child’s Positive Behaviour Support remains a priority during the transition.
The NDIS 2026 "New Framework Planning": What Melbourne Families Need to Know Now
The start of 2026 has brought big conversations about the NDIS. You may have heard about "New Framework Planning" or the "I-CAN" assessment. For families in Melbourne, these changes are designed to make funding more flexible—but we know that change often brings anxiety.
At Gibelli Positive Pathways, our goal is to ensure that no matter how the planning process changes, your child’s needs remain the priority.
What is Changing in Mid-2026?
The NDIA is moving away from rigid, line-item budgets toward Flexible Budgets. Instead of having your funding "locked" into specific categories, you will have more choice in how you use your core and capacity-building funds.
However, the size of that budget will now be determined by a Support Needs Assessment.
How to Prepare Your "Evidence Base"
Under the 2026 rules, the quality of your provider's reports is more important than ever. To ensure your new framework plan reflects your real-world needs, you need evidence that shows:
Functional Impact: How do behaviours of concern impact daily life in your Melbourne home or school?
Measurable Progress: What milestones has your child reached with their current PBS plan?
Safety & Risk: Clear documentation of why certain supports are "reasonable and necessary" for safety.
How Gibelli Helps You Navigate the Shift
Our practitioners are already aligning our Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) with the new 2026 standards. We don't just write reports; we build a case for your child’s future.
Collaborative Meetings: We can attend your planning meetings (in-person across Melbourne or via telehealth) to help explain the clinical "why" behind your support needs.
Data-Driven Reports: We use the language the NDIA looks for in 2026 to ensure your funding is protected during the transition.
The NDIS 2026 transition doesn't have to be stressful. With the right practitioner by your side, it’s an opportunity to build a plan that truly works for your family’s unique life in Melbourne.
Protect Your NDIS Funding for 2026
Don’t wait for your next planning meeting to find out how the New Framework impacts you. Our Melbourne team is currently helping families build the "Evidence Base" needed to secure flexible funding.
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The NDIS is moving toward a "New Framework" for planning in 2026. Discover how the shift to Support Needs Assessments and the I-CAN v6 tool will change your Behaviour Support funding—and how families in Melbourne can prepare now to secure their budgets.
NDIS 2026: What Melbourne Families Need to Know About the "New Framework" Planning
How the shift from functional assessments to "Support Needs Assessments" impacts your Behaviour Support funding.
The NDIS is changing. If you are a participant or carer in Melbourne—from Mickleham to Glen Waverley—you’ve likely heard about the "New Framework" planning rolling out in mid-2026.
At Gibelli Positive Pathways, we know that change can be stressful, especially when it involves your support budget. Here is a clear breakdown of what is changing and how you can prepare.
1. What is the "New Framework" Planning?
Starting mid-2026, the NDIA is moving away from purely "Functional Assessments" and moving toward a Support Needs Assessment.
The Old Way: You provided multiple expensive reports from OTs, Psychologists, and PBS practitioners to "prove" your need.
The New Way: A trained government assessor will have a "structured conversation" with you about your daily life. They will use a tool called the I-CAN v6 (developed at the University of Melbourne) to help determine your budget.
2. Why Behaviour Support is More Important Than Ever
With the new framework, the NDIA is looking for measurable outcomes. The algorithms that set budgets in 2026 favor participants who can show their supports are actually working.
Concise Reporting: Long, "fluffy" reports are out. Sharp progress reports that show a reduction in restrictive practices or an increase in social skills are in.
Flexible Budgets: Most plans will now have a "Flexible Budget" component. A clear Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP) ensures that money is being spent effectively to improve quality of life.
3. How to Prepare Your Family
If your plan is due for review in late 2025 or 2026, don’t wait for the NDIA to call you.
Review your current PBSP: Is it up to date? Does it clearly show your goals?
Collect Evidence: Keep a simple log of how transitions or social interactions are improving.
Talk to an Expert: Our team at Gibelli is already training on the 2026 framework to ensure our Melbourne clients don't see a "funding dip" during the transition.
Ready to Secure Your 2026 Support?
We currently have immediate capacity for Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs) and ongoing Behaviour Support across Melbourne, including Rowville, Fawkner, Heathmont, and Mernda.
Don't wait for your plan review to find out you're behind. Let us help you build the evidence you need for a successful transition to the new NDIS framework.
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