How to change NDIS providers —
without a gap in your support.
You can switch NDIS providers anytime. It’s your right under the NDIS — you don’t need your current provider’s permission, you don’t need approval from the NDIA, and there is no penalty. Here’s what you actually need to do.
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The four steps to change NDIS providers
- Check your notice period and fees. Your service agreement should state the notice or cancellation period and any permitted charges. If you do not have a copy, ask the provider for one before setting an end date.
- Find your new provider before you give notice. Confirm service fit, current capacity and a realistic start date so you can reduce the risk of a support gap. To check Tegrity’s current capacity, call (02) 7265 1558.
- Follow the provider’s process and give notice in writing. Ask whether the provider has an end-of-service form, then keep a copy of the notice and their confirmation. You do not need to add more personal detail than the process requires.
- Tell your plan manager or support coordinator and update the relevant portal relationship. The current NDIS changing-provider guide explains the different steps for myplace service bookings and my NDIS provider relationships. Ask who will end the old relationship and set up the new one.
Notice email template — copy and send
If the provider accepts notice by email, adapt this template and keep a copy. Complete any additional form required by the service agreement or provider process.
Sample notice email
Subject: Notice to end service agreement — [Your name] Hi [Provider name], I am writing to give notice that I would like to end my service agreement, effective [date — usually today's date + your notice period]. Please confirm you have received this notice and let me know the date my agreement will formally end. Thank you, [Your name] [NDIS number if you have it handy]
That’s it. You are not required to give a reason. If they push back or ask you to reconsider, you are within your rights to decline.
Can you change NDIS providers at any time?
You can choose to change providers. Follow the notice and end-of-service terms in the current agreement, clear any outstanding invoices and update the relevant provider relationship or service booking. Changing providers does not itself rewrite the participant’s plan. If the plan is NDIA-managed, the new provider must be registered; Tegrity is registered under number 4050099017.
Does it cost anything to change NDIS providers?
Check the service agreement for outstanding invoices, the agreed notice period and any permitted cancellation charges. The NDIS says a fee may apply when the agreed notice is not provided, subject to the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. Ask the provider to explain any proposed charge in writing.
Changing NDIS providers after moving house
If you are relocating, tell your plan manager or coordinator your new address and confirm how any service agreements will change. If you are moving to or within Sydney, check our service areas. We cover listed areas in the Inner West, City & East, South-West and St George; start timing depends on capacity, worker fit and your existing notice period.
What Tegrity does to make the switch easy
We help plan transitions from other providers. The main timing risk is a gap between the old provider ending and the new service being ready, so we confirm fit and capacity before recommending that you give notice.
- We agree a realistic start date based on worker fit, capacity and the existing notice period.
- With your consent, we help coordinate the service agreement, relevant provider relationship and plan-manager or coordinator communication.
- Every referral receives a clear written next step and an honest answer about current capacity.
- You meet your worker before supports begin. No strangers at the door.
If you’re thinking about switching NDIS providers in Sydney, send us a referral. We’ll confirm whether we have availability and walk you through the process before you give notice to anyone.
Common questions about switching NDIS providers
Do I need NDIS approval to switch providers?
You can choose a different provider without asking the current provider for permission. You still need to follow the service-agreement notice process and update the relevant myplace service booking or my NDIS provider relationship. Ask your NDIS contact if the portal step is unclear.
Will I lose my funding if I switch?
Changing provider does not itself change the approved plan. However, claims already made, permitted cancellation charges, funding periods and outstanding invoices still affect the available budget. Check the portal or app before and after the change.
How long does switching take?
Timing depends on the existing notice period, outstanding provider steps, worker fit and the new provider’s capacity. Confirm a realistic start date before giving notice and plan for any risk of a gap.
What if my current provider won’t let me leave?
Keep a copy of your service agreement, notice and any response. Ask the provider to explain its end-of-service process in writing. If you cannot resolve the issue or feel unsafe raising it directly, contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission on 1800 035 544 or seek independent advocacy.
Do I need to update the my NDIS portal when I change providers?
It depends on which portal and provider relationship applies. For myplace, ask whether you or the provider must end the service booking. For my NDIS, a provider relationship may need to be ended or added. Your provider, plan manager, support coordinator or NDIS contact can clarify who will complete each step.

“I tried multiple providers with no luck and was nearly ready to give up on the NDIS altogether. Then I found Tegrity — and I started achieving my goals and actually understanding my plan.”— Carly, Narwee
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Call (02) 7265 1558 — a real person answers Or start a referral online — it takes 3 minutes.Ready to switch? Confirm fit and timing before giving notice.
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Related reading: Signs it may be time to change · When your provider stops responding · When your support worker keeps cancelling · How to choose your next provider
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