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Details of NDIS accounts were extracted by cyber criminals through myGov. The agency’s own network appears to be secure.

Phishing compromises some NDIS accounts through myGov

Bottom line: Cyber criminals used phishing to obtain individual myGov credentials and access some NDIS accounts. The NDIA says it is adding security measures and will notify people where it finds evidence their account was compromised.

Why this matters: The alert does not say how many accounts were accessed, what information was viewed or whether plan funds were taken. It simply describes the use of stolen credentials, not a breach of NDIA infrastructure. Nevertheless, participants and nominees are being told to check funds, NDIS payments and bank accounts.

Access problems are also emerging outside the digital system. Hearing Australia’s Broken Hill service has moved from daily appointments to a visiting clinic for about one week every two or three months because of staff leave and recruitment difficulties. Hearing-aid users fear being left waiting for essential repairs.

The AusAlert test reached 94 per cent of targeted towers, but Vision Australia reported accessibility problems and said it had not been consulted.

What to watch: The immediate question from the data breach is how many NDIS accounts were accessed and how cyber criminals gained access to such a large number of credentials. This seems like a breach - not just the stealing of a couple of individual account access codes.

Data Watch: The National Carer Strategy Annual Report 2025 released yesterday says only 38.9 per cent of carers reported healthy wellbeing in their survey, compared with 66 per cent of Australian adults. The comparison shows the intense pressure being carried by carers outside formal support systems.

Phishing compromises some NDIS accounts through myGov

The NDIA says criminals obtained myGov login details through phishing and accessed some NDIS accounts; it is adding security measures, will contact people where it finds evidence of compromise and advises participants and nominees to check plan funds, payments and bank accounts.

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency

Team DSC explains the NDIS Bill’s Henry VIII clause

Justice and Equity Centre lawyer Mitchell Skipsey says the Bill would let transitional rules change how any part of the NDIS Act operates—including access, planning, plan management and provider regulation—and argues the breadth of this time-limited ministerial power warrants amendment or removal.

Source: Team DSC

Accessible technology opens sport to more fans

Centre for Accessibility Australia examines audio navigation, sensory rooms, three-dimensional sound, high-contrast broadcasts and a tactile AFL device, stressing that Wimbledon’s technology was co-designed with blind and low-vision people.

Source: Centre for Accessibility Australia

SydWest and Riverlink unite under one organisation

SydWest Multicultural Services and Riverlink Disability Services have unified as SydWest, combining disability, aged care, settlement, youth and family services across Nepean, Western Sydney and the Inner West, with a focus on culturally responsive support for families navigating the NDIS and aged care.

Source: SydWest — Medianet distribution copy | Syndicated media release — not independent reporting | Paywall: No

Hearing aid users fear being left in silence after Broken Hill services cut

ABC Broken Hill reports Hearing Australia has replaced daily appointments with a week-long visiting clinic every two or three months because it cannot recruit a replacement audiologist. Residents fear lengthy waits for repairs, although Hearing Australia says troubleshooting, repairs, telehealth and additional visits remain available.

Source: ABC News | Paywall: No

AusAlert test: Millions of devices sent nationwide siren — as it happened

ABC News reports 94 per cent of targeted mobile towers broadcast the national AusAlert test. Vision Australia said blind and low-vision users had difficulty revisiting the warning and that it had not been consulted about the system.

Source: ABC News | Paywall: No

‘It breaks your heart’: Bexley brothers lose $225k in NDIS cuts

The Leader reports more than $225,000 has been removed from the NDIS plans of Bexley brothers Jacques and Alex, reducing support for community access. Their mother and Civic Disability Services are challenging the reductions.

Summary based on visible public preview only.

Source: The Leader | Paywall: Yes

Linda Roesler wins top NDIS award for life-changing driving help

The Daily Advertiser reports Riverina driving instructor Linda Roesler has been named the most outstanding driving instructor offering services in the NDIS and disability sector for the fourth time. Her specialist lessons help people with disability gain or retain a licence and greater independence.

Summary based on visible public preview only.

Source: The Daily Advertiser | Paywall: Likely