SUBMISSION AGAINST PROPOSED BILL FOR CHANGES TO THE NDIS
My name is and I am currently a Disability Support Pensioner, having worked for over 42 years and duly paying taxes, holding various jobs, ranging from factory work to Security Work to running a child-care facility). Whilst I myself am not on the NDIS, both my younger sister and my nephew are, having had the opportunity of qualifying for the scheme some years ago. My sister has a degenerative condition, requiring a lot of support for daily living activities, such as cleaning, personal care, and therapies by recognised and qualified health professionals. These therapies assist in maintaining her mobile and active. Without them she would most likely regress. My nephew is the one who requires the most support, having a diagnosis of ASD (Level 3), ADHD, OCD, Anxiety and demonstrating severe language and communication issues, despite being physically able to move about. His vulnerability puts him at a high risk – a safety issue. Despite the hype of the media, I have had a chance to look carefully into what the proposed changes are, if this Bill is passed. I strongly oppose it . In my view, it de-humanises people who have a disability. It seems to be favouring large centralised organisations (and their profits) -the exact opposite of what the NDIS was put together for in the first place.It was put together to help the individual live a safe life of free choices and control over their own supports. From a family member’s perspective,I see that the scheme has so far given my family members’ voice , choice and control withthat independence and qualityoflife.Somethingthathouldbe hazardousifithadtobewoundbackor removedaltogether If they did not getthesupporttheyneed-andthisneedslookedat on anindividualbasis-theywouldbconfinedtototheirhome,limitingaccesscommunitylimitingchancescontributetoconomy(generally speakingpeopleathomdon’tspendasmuchasthosegoingoutforcoffee windowshoppingetc-paying forthesethings outoft heirownpocketsandsavings). Thisisunhealthy.Thisalso demoralisingpersonItexistence,nolife TheBillasitstandsalsoremovesanindividuall’s chancereallyappealing orhavinga decisionreviewedevenifthelotdocumentevidence supportparticipantargument.The Bill as stands would also meanwhat is ‘reasonable necessary’most likely going dictatedbyalgorithmscomputerprograms.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 1845 The Bill, as it stands, will remove a large contribution by the Disability Community into the economy (less support workers, less chance of spending t heir own money). The BILL SHOULD NOT BE PASSED AS IT STANDS. And proper input from the Disability Community SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION, not trying to wriggle the Bill through like a thief in the night. Regards. redacted . Sent from my iPad