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

Submission 2086

For the Inquiry: The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.

I would like to write this submission to explain my issues with the proposed NDIS cuts. Personally, my experience with NDIS is recent as I was diagnosed with ASD Level 2 after I was having severe difficulties in day to day functioning. I was not able to look after myself properly in terms of hygiene or food and was worried that I would never be able to move forward to become a better citizen in society. The NDIS has funded me to have sessions with an Occupational Therapist to work on my daily living skills and my ability to care for myself has greatly improved. Without these sessions, I do not think I would have made the progress I have made. I am now undertaking a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) as I have always wanted to work and be a productive member of society. I am looking to use my funding in the future for Finding and Keeping a Job. If my NDIS plan is cut, I may not be able to work and therefore would be a greater burden on the system.

My issue with NDIS cuts is not only the infringement on the human rights of disabled people to be able to be as independent as they can be. I am also concerned how this would affect greater society as without support, many disabled people who could have reached a higher potential may be stuck trying to get their basic needs met. They may end up in group homes which has a higher cost or unable to go to work if there is no support for Finding and Keeping a Job. There would be higher costs at the hospital if their funded plans are cut. I urge those who read this to consider the long term social and economic effects of NDIS cuts, not the short term gain in money. Disabled people are not a burden on society but can be an asset in many different ways when properly supported.

Thank you for your time.