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Chronic degenerative condition impacting ability to study, work, and regulate behaviours

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

Submission 2203

Submission on the NDIS Amendment Bill

Name:

I am a: Disabled person

My main concern about this Bill is:

The negative effects it will have on people with a disability, removing independence, increasing financial strain and I believe like in a very similar situation to robodebt people will take their own lives if their lifeline is taken away.

This Bill may affect me / people I support because:

(Dot points are fine)

  • I cannot financially afford the supports I access under the ndis

  • My improved abilities like being able to study and work, which are directly correlated to my ndis supports, will be stopped

  • My ability to process the impact my disability has on my life will be taken away and I’ll return to maladaptive behaviours and place stress on my personal relationships without getting the help I need

One example from my experience (if you can):

Being able to access physiotherapy and exercise physiology to help me with my chronic degenerative condition has let me study and work for the first time in over a decade. The occupational therapy and psychology I can access has helped me to process the pain and fatigue, and learn strategies to help me stay regulated and move away from maladaptive behaviours.

What I want the committee to understand is:

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

Submission 2203

The NDIS is misunderstood by everyone who isn’t a participant or a loved one or a participant. This is a literal lifeline. I am begging you to reconsider the bill in front of you, ot just for me and my quality of life but for everyone who is reliant on the ndis. Removing assessments from therapists participants trust and placing someone’s life in the hands of someone with no context is abhorrent. Please don’t make this mistake that will cost people their independence, their happiness and their lives.

My position on this Bill:

  • I do not support it
  • I have serious concerns

Because: it is shortsighted, harmful, fearmongering, and will cost lives. We are a rich country, placing the financial burden on the most vulnerable is horrific - again I urge you to consider any other method to reduce government financial strain.