Mandatory NDIS Registration from 1 July 2026: What It Means for You
By Allied Purple Network
- NDIS reforms
- registration
From 1 July 2026, two groups of providers must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission: providers of Supported Independent Living, and digital platform providers that connect workers with participants.
Why it is happening
The change responds to safety concerns in home and living supports, where participants can be more isolated and risks are higher. Registration means audits, practice standards and closer oversight. Overnight supports and anything involving behaviour support also now require registration.
What it means for participants
If you receive SIL, check your provider's registration status. Registered providers appear on the public disability support provider register. If your provider is not registering, talk to your support coordinator early so your supports continue smoothly.
What it means for small providers
Small providers delivering low risk daytime supports, like cleaning, gardening, community access and skill building, are not caught by this change. Support coordination has been confirmed as a future mandatory registration category, so providers in that space should start preparing now.
What stays the same
Self managed and plan managed participants can still choose unregistered providers for low risk supports. The NDIS Code of Conduct continues to protect you whoever you choose.
Not sure how the changes affect your supports? Send us a message and we will explain it in plain English.
Last updated: June 2026. This article is general information only, current at the date of publishing. Always check the official NDIS and NDIS Commission websites for your own situation.