Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry

Subject: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Psychosocial Disability Support

Name: Location: Sydney, NSW Date: May 29th, 2026 Submission Type: Individual

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

Submission 2179

Recommendations

• Recognise psychosocial disability as a serious and often long-term condition.
• Base eligibility and support decisions on functional capacity, not expected recovery.
• Ensure access to flexible supports, including in-home services.
• Avoid requiring individuals to undergo ineffective or inappropriate treatments.
• Provide stability and certainty in support for people with chronic conditions.

Conclusion

My disability is real, ongoing, and significantly limits my ability to participate in society without support. Reducing access to appropriate supports will not increase independence. It will increase harm, stability, and long-term costs. I urge decision-makers to consider the lived experience of people with psychosocial disabilities to shape NDIS policy.