The 2025–26 Federal Budget has introduced a wave of changes aimed at reshaping the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – and NDIS providers are firmly in the spotlight. With $175.4 million allocated over four years to boost fraud detection, compliance enforcement, and scheme sustainability, the message is clear: NDIS providers must adapt to tighter controls and increased audit requirements – or risk falling behind.* [quoted from 2025 budget-and-additional-estimates-statements].
For organisations delivering NDIS-funded services, this marks a critical turning point. It’s no longer enough to simply deliver care. Providers must also prove that their rostering, pricing, and service models are efficient, fair, and fully compliant with the evolving standards set by the NDIA and regulatory bodies.
Rising Risk: Compliance, Oversight, and the Cost of Inaction
In an effort to curb the NDIS’s escalating costs – forecasted to reach $63.4 billion by 2028–29 – the government has committed to more rigorous compliance checks, tighter definitions of fundable supports, and stricter invoice scrutiny.
This means:
Invoices not aligned with updated definitions or pricing expectations may be rejected
Service providers are expected to justify support delivery in line with participant plans and funding
Auditable, data-backed workforce and cost planning is essential
For many organisations still reliant on manual spreadsheets or disconnected systems, the risk of non-compliance is growing – both in terms of financial loss and reputational damage.
The Solution: Roster Costing and Coverage That’s Built for Auditability
GK Horizons’ Roster Costing and Coverage solution is specifically designed to address these compliance and audit challenges within the NDIS sector.
Whether you’re running community care programs, supported accommodation, or day services, our solution ensures:
Award interpretation and pay rules are embedded and accurate
Cost modelling reflects real-world funding limits and support ratios
Every roster decision is traceable and justifiable – ready for audit
This level of end-to-end auditability gives your organisation peace of mind. You can confidently demonstrate that services are delivered in line with both financial plans and NDIA requirements.
Key Benefits for NDIS Providers
Full audit trail of rostering and cost decisions
Compliance-ready costings aligned to SCHADS and other awards
Scenario modelling for demand and funding changes
Reduction in admin burden with automated data flows
Optimised coverage that ensures participants receive the right support at the right time
Why Now Is the Time to Act
As the compliance environment intensifies, investing in smart, auditable planning technology is not just a defensive move – it’s a strategic advantage.
GK Horizons empowers NDIS providers with the tools they need to:
Minimise funding leakage
Improve cost predictability
Support participant outcomes with sustainable staffing models
Remain audit-ready year-round
The Budget 2025 changes aren’t just a warning sign – they’re a signal to evolve. With the right systems in place, your organisation can thrive in this new era of accountability, delivering both exceptional care and operational excellence.
Ready to improve your compliance and auditability?
Contact GK Horizons to explore how our Roster Costing and Coverage solution can transform your organisation’s workforce planning and NDIS funding sustainability.
