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

Submission 2070

Dear Minister,

I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the proposed NDIS changes under Bill 3 and the broader legislative reforms currently being discussed.

I write not only as a parent of a child with disability but also someone who has worked within the NDIS sector since its rollout in our local area; over years supporting vulnerable participants & families through various roles including Support Coordinator - seeing both strengths & significant shortcomings firsthand; There is no denying issues exist: fraud misuse funds inconsistent planning decisions inequity across participants are real challenges yet numerous incredible success stories overlooked current narrative; as Parent see this daily home My son aged twenty-two lives ASD Level Major Depressive Disorder does NOT want full-time one-on-one care group programs respite services instead seeks dignity purpose ability maintain employment live independently like other young adults his age The supports he requires minimal essential:

• approximately forty minutes each morning ensure awake prepared work complete personal care independent provider avoids two-hour minimum award and around hours twentieth after work assist meal preparation cleaning up basic household tasks Without these small supports maintaining employment becomes extremely difficult With them contributes society earns own income maintains routine experiences sense independence self-worth invaluable mental health This what meant do; currently concerned that reform moving away from individualised support towards broad cost-cutting measures fail understand realities disability needs In professional role assisted many people lost funding despite clear ongoing support needs At same time occasions informed NDIA appeared excessive funding allocations reported

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

Submission 2070 suspected fraud and misuse of funds on numerous occasions, yet to date, we have seen little meaningful action or accountability. It is incredibly frustrating for honest participants, families, and providers to watch genuine supports being reduced while systemic misuse continues unchecked. I am also concerned regarding the proposed movement of approximately 300,000 participants into “Foundational Supports.” From the perspective of those working on the ground, this appears less like genuine reform and more like administrative restructuring designed to reduce official NDIS participant numbers without ensuring equivalent supports actually exist. Moving people into another service system does not magically create the infrastructure, workforce, or resources needed to support them. Foundations must first be built before people can safely transition into them. Otherwise, vulnerable Australians risk falling through the gaps entirely. The disability community does not oppose accountability, sustainability, or reform. What we oppose is reform that occurs without genuine consultation, transparency, or understanding of the lived realities of disability. I urge the Government to listen to participants, families, frontline workers, and providers before implementing changes that may have devastating long-term consequences for some of Australia’s most vulnerable citizens. The NDIS has changed lives for the better when implemented properly. Please do not lose sight of the people behind the policies. Sincerely,