National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 1604
To Whom It May Concern,
My name is , and I am writing this submission as someone who volunteers with people
living with Down syndrome and other disabilities in our community.
Through my volunteer work and my close relationship with and his family, I have
seen firsthand the reality many people with disability face every single day. I have witnessed the
enormous challenges families experience simply trying to access supports that allow their loved ones to
remain safe, included, and cared for within their own homes and communities.
I am deeply concerned about the proposed NDIS changes and reforms currently being discussed.
People with disability should not have to constantly fight to prove their worth, justify their existence, or
fear losing supports that are essential for their safety and dignity. Families are already overwhelmed by
complex systems, delays, funding restrictions, workforce shortages, and endless administrative
pressures. Further cuts, tighter restrictions, or rushed reforms risk causing even more harm.
As someone who volunteers closely with people with disability, I have seen how important supports are
for maintaining stability, participation, independence, communication, safety, and quality of life. These
supports are not luxuries. They are necessities.
I am especially concerned about reforms being introduced before proper alternative systems are in
place. Removing or limiting supports without guaranteed replacement services places vulnerable
Australians at serious risk.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 1604
I have also seen the emotional and physical toll placed on families and unpaid carers who are already
doing everything possible to keep their loved ones safe. Many families are exhausted, financially
strained, and emotionally burnt out, yet they continue to carry responsibilities that should be properly
supported.
People with disability deserve:
- Dignity
- Safety
- Choice and control
- Timely supports
- Fair access to services
- Respect from government systems
Australia should be strengthening disability supports, not creating more fear and uncertainty.
I respectfully ask decision-makers to listen directly to people with disability, carers, families, volunteers, and frontline workers before making changes that could have devastating consequences.
Thank you for considering my submission.
Kind Regards,
Volunteer and Disability Advocate Supporter of the disability community and families living with complex disability