Concerns regarding discretionary powers and Care Needs Assessment Tool rollout (Family or carer experience)

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

Submission 1791

Dear Senators and Members of Parliament, I Karen Goodger am the single mother of Noah Stanley-Goodger who is 11 years old and lives with a severe disability. Noah currently receives funding from the NDIS and as his mother it is my job to advocate for him.

  • We do not support the proposed NDIS Amendment Bill May 2026
  • We are concerned about the increasing discretionary powers being proposed
  • We are concerned about the future rollout of the Care Needs Assessment Tool in April\rApril \t 2027 We believe participants deserve transparency, fairness, and genuine consultation We want the original principles of “reasonable and necessary” supports protected Kind regards Karen Goodger Special Needs Mother