Episode 65 - April Recap

In this special April Recap, Tania and Paul catch up on all the major events, sector shifts, and behind-the-scenes work happening across the NDIS space. From turning 40 in Japan 🇯🇵 to planning massive national events, it's been a month of momentum and preparation.

 

They also dive into significant sector updates: the upcoming SIL regulatory changes, increased mergers and acquisitions, and the fast-approaching home care reform. Plus, exciting announcements about new initiatives including the Provider Collective app, Perth launch, and a collaborative book project.

 

Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Welcome & April Check-in

Tania shares her post-Japan glow, school holiday chaos, and Brisbane IWD celebrations. Paul’s prepping hard for the Level Up Summit.

 

05:00 – Behind the Scenes: Event Logistics

Booking venues, managing catering for 50+ people, and expanding accommodation—Paul opens up about the (hectic) work of running major national events.

 

07:15 – Challenges in April: Regulatory Heat & SIL Tension

Tania shares insights on a tougher NDIS Commission, including stricter responses and delays in 2025 registrations. Increased exit activity across providers.

 

09:30 – Mergers & Acquisitions Surge

Over 50% of Tania’s April work involved due diligence for business sales. A reflection of changing market confidence.

 

11:45 – Home Care Changes & Sector Crossover

Huge interest in the new July Home Care reforms. Tania’s team is upskilling and prepping to support NDIS providers expanding into aged care.

 

14:00 – Industry Trend: Operating at a Higher Standard

Paul shares that leading providers are already compliant well beyond minimum benchmarks. Others are scrambling.

 

15:10 – Key Share: Coaching the “1% Staff”

Paul introduces Lift—a new coaching stream for GMs and Ops Managers inside Profitable Provider to build stronger internal leadership alongside business owners.

 

17:00 – Book Announcement 📘

Tania is releasing a new co-authored book titled Future-Proof Your NDIS Business.

Co-authors include:

 

Paul Bryan, Yasu Zaki, Val (Via Technology), Mark from Kismet, Bronte Williamson, Sita Anderson, Natalie & Renee (Coco), and more.

 

20:00 – The Provider Collective App Launch 📱

Now with 300+ members, it’s a free hub for events, podcast access, and continued community conversations.

 

22:15 – Perth Provider Collective Event Launch 🚀

Starting 12 June. Free quarterly events now expanding to Perth and Adelaide, featuring co-hosts and rotating masterclass speakers.

 

24:00 – Looking Ahead to May

Level Up Summit kicks off on the Gold Coast

SIL Summit National Roadshow starts in Sydney on 8 May

Perth SIL Summit coming in June—Paul is speaking!

Special discounts available—DM Tania on LinkedIn

 

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