Securing The Future NDIS Reform: Previewing the Book – Easy Read Guide
Written by Jenny Mathers | Support Coordinator and Carer Advocate
What is in this guide
📷Book Launch Date: 14 November 2026. You can join our free Steady Steps newsletter for updates or like our Facebook page. [Opens in a New Window]
1. Our main values: People, Potential, Possibilities
Regional Queensland families face unique challenges with the NDIS.
In Toowoomba, Chinchilla, Miles, and Tara, getting the right NDIS supports can take time. We help turn hard rules into clear steps.
People come first before paperwork.
We treat everyone with dignity and respect. Your lived experience matters most.
We focus on your potential and goals.
We look at what you can do and help build your skills, rather than focusing only on clinical labels.
We open up new possibilities.
We connect you to local community supports across regional Queensland so you can live a good life.
💡 Jenny’s Tip: You do not need to feel angry or stressed about NDIS rules. Clear facts and good evidence help you get better plan results.
2. Understanding the NDIS law changes from 2024 to 2026
The 2024 NDIS Law created Support Lists.
The law passed on 3 October 2024 made Section 10 Support Lists. These lists clearly show what items NDIS funding can and cannot pay for.
The 2026 NDIS Bill adds new protection rules.
The 2026 Bill adds computer decision safeguards under Section 59E and protects your plan from sudden, unwanted reviews under Section 48A.
Clear facts help you speak up for yourself.
When you know your rights under Section 34, you can show the NDIS why your supports are reasonable and necessary.
3. Functional capacity and getting the right report evidence
Section 9B looks at how disability affects daily life.
Assessments must look at your real daily environment and adaptive equipment, not just test scores in a clinic.
Section 25A is for joining the NDIS. Section 100 is for plan reviews.
When you ask for a plan review under Section 100, you need reports showing how therapy helps your daily living, rather than proving medical permanence again.
📍 Map: Showing our local support areas in Toowoomba, Chinchilla, Miles, and Tara.
4. The 8 chapters in the new book
The book Securing the Future has 8 chapters that guide you through every part of the NDIS:
| Chapter Title | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1: The Deficit Trap of Eligibility | How to apply for NDIS without feeling bad or losing your personal dignity. |
| Chapter 2: Stability and Hope | Understanding Section 24 rules and showing what services are missing in regional towns. |
| Chapter 3: Beyond the Clinical Vacuum | Learning how Section 9B looks at your real daily life and strength-based tools. |
| Chapter 4: Reasonable and Necessary | Understanding Section 34 rules so you can prove why your supports are needed. |
| Chapter 5: Overcoming the Robodebt Shadow | Using Section 10 Support Lists safely so you do not get unexpected debt letters. |
| Chapter 6: Families, Carers, and Boundaries | Protecting family carers from burnout and learning about the 2026 Thriving Kids changes. |
| Chapter 7: Regional Frontiers | Managing travel and small service markets in Chinchilla, Miles, and Tara. |
| Chapter 8 & Appendices: Systemic Advocacy | Preparing for 2028 Lead Provider Panels, computer decision safety, and review checklists. |
5. Important notices and our ethical promise
🛡️ OUR ETHICAL PROMISE & NO CROSS-PROMOTION
These books are free educational resources.
Steady Guide is an independent Support Coordination service. Getting a free book does not change your NDIS support services. You can choose any support provider you want.
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