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

Submission 1998

Dear Committee,

I am writing after reading through information regarding the proposed NDIS changes and wanting to share a few concerns.

Disability has been around me in different ways throughout my life. My mother lives with a disability, I have family friends with disabilities, my daughter works within the disability sector, and I also worked in disability support many years ago. Because of this, I have seen enough over the years to know how important the right support can be and the impact it can have on someone’s life.

I understand that accountability within the NDIS is important and that protecting the system for the future is necessary. My concern is whether some of these proposed changes could unintentionally create difficulties for people who rely on these supports every day.

The proposed changes around functional assessments and framework planning are one area that stood out to me. I worry about people becoming too heavily defined by assessments and categories. No two people are exactly the same and people’s needs can change from day to day. I do not think support should become a one-size- fits-all system.

I also found myself thinking about the proposed changes surrounding community participation supports. Many people take for granted being able to leave the house, see friends, participate in hobbies or simply be involved in everyday life. These things may sound small, but for many people they are important parts of maintaining wellbeing and quality of life.

The proposed changes around what is considered “reasonable and necessary” also raised concerns for me. Families support people because they care about them, but every family has different pressures and different capacities. I do not think families should become expected to take on more simply because they love someone.

I also have concerns surrounding the proposed changes relating to eligibility and treatment requirements. Healthcare decisions are deeply personal and I would not like to see people feel pressure that they need to pursue treatments or interventions in order to receive support.

At the end of the day, behind every proposal and policy change are real people and real families trying to live their lives.

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

Submission 1998

Thank you for taking the time to consider my feedback.

Kind regards,