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

Submission 1750 - Supplementary Submission

Submission Against Changes to the NDIS

My name is Aari and I am 9 years old. My big brother has an intellectual disability and gets support through the NDIS.

I wanted to write this because I am worried about the changes being made to the NDIS and how they might affect my brother and other people with disabilities.

My brother has worked really hard to learn new things and become more independent. The NDIS helps him with things that are harder for him because of his disability. It helps him get out into the community, learn skills and spend time with other people.

One of the best things that has happened is that he has made friends through activities supported by the NDIS. He goes bowling and gets to spend time with people who understand him. Before he had these supports, he spent a lot more time alone. Everyone needs friends, and my brother does too.

The people who support my brother are really important to him. They help him learn things, build confidence and work towards his goals. He trusts them and feels safe with them. I don’t think it is fair if people like my brother lose the choice of who helps them.

I also don’t think people with disabilities should have to keep proving that they have a disability when it is something that will never go away. That would make my brother feel sad and frustrated.

My brother wants to have a good life, be part of the community and be as independent as he can. The NDIS is helping him do that. I don’t want him to lose the things that are helping him succeed.

Please think about people like my brother before making these changes. People with disabilities deserve the same chances as everyone else.

Thank you for reading my submission.

Aari Matthews​ Age 9