NEWS & RESOURCES

The Fair Work Commission's changes to sleepover provisions under the SCHADS Award came into effect on 1 June 2026 and may have significant implications for NDIS providers, particularly in relation to rostering, payroll calculations and compliance obligations.

For years, businesses have assumed that keeping employees happy comes down to one thing: salary.

Whether someone resigns for a new opportunity, retires, changes careers, relocates, or the organisation decides to move in a different direction, endings are a natural part of working life.

Organisations that actively listen to their people are better positioned to improve culture, strengthen retention, increase engagement and create workplaces where employees feel valued and supported.

Effective from 4 May 2026, South Australia introduced the Workplace Protection (Personal Violence) Act 2025 (SA), establishing new legal protections for workplaces that interact with the public.

Organisations operating under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS Award) should be aware of significant changes to sleepover arrangements taking effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 June 2026.

Whether you saw it coming or it completely caught you off guard, receiving a resignation can create uncertainty for any business or organisation.

This outline summarises the key points about upcoming changes to the NDIS and what they may mean for participants, families, and providers.

From 1 Dec 2026 (phasing in until 1 Jul 2029 - provisionally) - 18, 19 and 20 year olds with six months service will be paid at the adult rate