Submission on the NDIS Amendment Bill

I am a disabled person, family member/carer and peer worker in the mental health sector. I have also been an independent disability support worker for 4 years.

I have a variety of personal connections to this issue: being myself (with POTS migraines autism) has made me hopeful about having access if needed; caring personally & professionally with complex issues like those faced daily at home; witnessing both successes – and failures’ within public systems.

Overall, as someone deeply involved through experience, I oppose this amendment as it would weaken NDIs ability to provide necessary supports. My main concerns include loss/reduction of community participation opportunities and increased administrative burden which could make renewals more challenging than they already were.

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

Submission 2035

Her first application for the NDIS was denied. She was only approved after a lengthy fight and expensive assessments, which most people would struggle to afford.

I am concerned that removing the ability for people to appeal will make the NDIS less equitable and prevent the peoplewho needitmostfrom accessingsit.

Mypositionisthatthisbillshouldnotpass.DisabledpeopleneedastrongerNDISwithgreater accesstheflimsyinaccessibleversionthatthibillproposes.