NDIA Accountability Project

NDIS participant concerned about funding cuts impacting ability to work and study

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026

Submission 1692

To Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs: Submission to the Inquiry into National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for future Generations Bill)

Summary:

I am concerned that the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for future Generations Bill) will significantly impact my quality of life. In particular, I am concerned about the Minister’s power to cut funding without appeal under (s34a).

About Me:

I am an NDIS participant.

My Concerns About the Bill:

I am concerned that the new power that the Minister has to cut funding without appeal under Section 34a of the bill.

If my NDIS plan is reduced or worse, stops:

  • I won’t be able to work. Having an NDIS plan, I’ve been able to work for around 10 hours a week.

  • I won’t be able to study or complete my current study. I’m studying a diploma of counselling. There is currently an issue with supply of therapy/counselling, which means the sector needs more qualified people. If I can finish my diploma, I can add to that sector.

  • The other main point is I’m only just surviving. And barely! With greater NDIS support, i might have hope of one day thriving.

Recommendations:

  1. I recommend that Parliament doesn’t pass the bill.
  2. The government should restart the reform process after consulting properly with disabled people and carers.
  3. The Minister should not have the power to cut funding to people’s NDIS plans without appeal. We need this funding to work, study and even just to function.