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

Submission 1761

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

28 May 2026

I am a clinical psychologist and registered behaviour support practitioner who works with participants of the NDIS.

I understand the purpose of this Bill is to make the NDIS sustainable into the future. I believe that is a great aim.

One of the great aspects of the NDIS thus far, has been the funding participants receive to have opportunities for social and community participation. Participants with very high and complex needs have been supported by their own support worker, to enjoy their community in safe and meaningful ways. This support is often needed 5-6 days per week.

I understand as part of this Bill, it is planned that participants will have their funding for social and community participation reduced. This risks a decrease in quality of life for participants. It will also mean those participants will require care from their families (many of whom work full time jobs), or from their SIL providers during those hours in which they were previously supported in their community. Families will not be equipped to manage this, and accommodation providers will not be funded to support this. There is a real risk participants will be bored and isolated in their homes.

Kind regards

Clinical Psychologist Behaviour Support Practitioner