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

Submission 1936

To Whom It May Concern,

I wish to formally express my opposition to the proposed changes contained within the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.

While I support the need for accountability, sustainability and fraud prevention within the NDIS, I do not support reforms that may reduce access to essential supports, create additional barriers for participants, weaken review and appeal rights, or shift the scheme away from its original purpose of providing reasonable and necessary support to Australians living with disability.

I am particularly concerned about:

• potential tightening of eligibility requirements;
• increased use of automated decision-making;
• reduced flexibility in participant plans and funding;
• limitations on reviews and appeals;
• the risk of vulnerable Australians losing critical supports and services.

The NDIS was established to provide dignity, independence and equitable participation for people living with disability. Any reforms must be developed transparently, in genuine consultation with participants, carers, families, providers and advocacy groups.

I urge the Government and the Senate Committee to reconsider these proposed changes, undertake broader consultation, and ensure that no participant is disadvantaged by reforms introduced in the name of sustainability.

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

Submission 1936

The NDIS must remain participant-focused, fair, transparent and accessible for current and future generations.

The ability to choose a suitably qualified therapist to assist my child is vitally important to the success of the therapy, the functioning of our family and his ability to participate in school and the community. My son has autism, is 7 years old and I am worried he will have access to appropriately experienced and qualified support with the proposed changes. We have sought therapists from large clinics/organisations who do not have the level of experience and ability to provide increase in his capacity. Choosing the right provider for my child and our family has allowed the entire family to function and support our child. We have completed numerous parent workshops, online education but it does not substitute for appropriately qualified and individualised support. The move to thriving kids will reduce choice of provider, increase reliance on large organisations who employ less experienced and qualified therapists.

Myself worked for a large therapy organisation as a Physio prior to the NDIS when there was block funding and I can confidently say this thriving model will lead to worse outcomes for our young children, more mental health concerns, reduced ability for children to be able to participate meaningfully to society.

Sincerely,